The CountryWeather whiplash: Drier than usual next few months as El Nino pattern nearsHumid wet weather is slowly being replaced by cooler, drier conditions as winter looms.05 May 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael EveryJamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.05 May 02:00 AM
The CountryConcerns grow for missing Kapuka farmer Kevin Belling, searches turn up no tracePolice urge rural residents to check their properties and report any sightings.05 May 01:46 AM
The CountryEast Coast duck shooting: Plenty of paradise ducks bagged, mallards harder to findDuck season got off to a good start for paradise birds, but wasn't so good for mallards.05 May 12:58 AM
The CountryCharge laid after death of grandmother of 13 at town's transfer stationLynda Kelly was pinned between a bin and a wall while working at a transfer station.05 May 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachersCraig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'04 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
The Country'Forced off the land': Lifestyle block owner hits out at city's plan to make rates 'fairer'03 May 11:38 PM
The Country'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trials03 May 11:00 PM
The CountryA2 Milk recalls US infant formula over toxin; no illnesses reportedAll a2 Platinum formula sold outside the United States remains unaffected.03 May 10:28 PM
The CountryCheaper US butter in Kiwi-style packaging confuses shoppers'Many people find the country of origin labelling a bit hard to find.'03 May 09:59 PM
The CountryRolling the dice on dairy: Monopoly gets a Kiwi farming twistPlayers move through real dairy regions and key moments, such as calving and milk pick-up.28 Apr 02:20 AM
The Country'It’s pretty compelling': Report shows increase in farm worker wagesThe average farm worker's pay has risen 3% to $72,778 a year across 13 roles.24 Apr 04:09 AM
ListenPaul Walker: Why Farmstrong matters when ‘life happens’ on-farmSponsored content: Bay of Plenty dairy farmer on how to control the uncontrollables.05 May 04:37 AM
The CountryThe Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael EveryJamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.05 May 02:00 AM
The CountryErica Stanford on Act's immigration planOn today's show: Erica Stanford, Tom Young, Pita Alexander and Phil Duncan.04 May 01:42 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones on fuel security, geopolitics and miningShane Jones, Richard Dawkins, Chris Brandolino, Phil Robertson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.01 May 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachersCraig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'04 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUrban myth or urban migration: Do the ducks know it's coming?Duck shooting starts on Saturday, but some ducks have already migrated to a safe space.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoose drone rules would cause farmer drama and danger, aviation group saysWild West approach would put high-value businesses at risk from rogue drones, group says.30 Apr 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$16m bridge rebuild unviable, community told – so local farmer got his own quote'I would love to understand where that difference is coming from,' bridge builder says.29 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
The Country'Make a real difference': Call for hort industry awards nominationsThe awards span six categories, from innovation and service to leadership.29 Apr 11:00 PM
The Country'Well advanced': T&G in sale talks over fresh produce, Pacific businessesBayWa, which owns 74% of T&G, still intends to exit its shareholding.29 Apr 09:39 PM
Thursday16°C7°COccasional rain clearing in the morning but remaining cloudy. Northeasterlies, turning southwesterly for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Sheep and BeefGisborne's bull sales season kicks off this month after bumper 2025The annual rising 2-year-old bull sales season is just around the corner.04 May 11:23 PM
The CountryWairoa couple take equity stake in Pāmu’s Mahiwi farmCameron Hassall and Alice Wilson will help run the 1755-hectare farm.04 May 10:49 PM
The CountryChristchurch hosts PGG's first national wool auctionThe first national sale in Christchurch moved more than 9000 bales for $6.6m.30 Apr 10:03 PM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould Raglan agri-tech start-up be the new Halter?Founder says dairy farmers currently enjoy a big advantage over beef farmers.22 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryWairoa couple take equity stake in Pāmu’s Mahiwi farmCameron Hassall and Alice Wilson will help run the 1755-hectare farm.04 May 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
The CountryA2 Milk recalls US infant formula over toxin; no illnesses reportedAll a2 Platinum formula sold outside the United States remains unaffected.03 May 10:28 PM
The CountryTiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strikeAround 185 E tū members plan industrial action at Tiwai Point.03 May 10:21 PM
The Country‘A great mistake’: Chicken‑rearing lessons for farmers in 1904"The hens grow too fat and the chickens too thin, and it is a wrong system altogether."02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: The quiet winter beauty of the persimmon treeOPINION: It has taken me well over 50 years to appreciate this beautiful tree.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRabobank Good Deeds Community Hub Competition 2026: Te Miro Settlers Hall named overall winnerTe Miro Settlers Hall receives $10,000 and a day’s labour from Rabobank and The Country.29 Apr 04:17 AM
The CountryNZ Winegrowers joins global call for white wine emojiNZ Winegrowers says 95% of NZ’s $2.1 billion wine export industry is of the white variety.28 Apr 09:52 PM
The CountryCheaper US butter in Kiwi-style packaging confuses shoppers'Many people find the country of origin labelling a bit hard to find.'03 May 09:59 PM
The CountryWinter kahawai competition reels in 500 anglers and $25k prize poolThe fishing contest runs from June 1 to August 31 along the Pōrangahau-Māhia coast.03 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districtsThe South Island will get the worst of the weather first.03 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘A great mistake’: Chicken‑rearing lessons for farmers in 1904"The hens grow too fat and the chickens too thin, and it is a wrong system altogether."02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWinston Peters and Sirocco the Kākāpō: Recasting Celebrity Treasure Island – Glenn Dwight02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBurnouts, toots and taunts: Angry farmer confronts teens with tractor, metal pole01 May 05:00 PM