OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Can we fix it? Maybe not – but we want toOPINION: Most of the time now, when something breaks, we replace it.18 Apr 05:05 PM
The CountryPastures Past: When cattle and trucks were scarce"As a result of this shortage, fewer bulls have been required for breeding purposes."18 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondCreating a winter garden haven for plants and birds: Kem OrmondOPINION: Birds are essential for maintaining a healthy, balanced ecosystem in a garden.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCentury of champions: The enduring legacy of Charlton StudNicoli Fife competed at the 1978 World Championships in Kentucky with Mark Todd.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland dairy farmers to reap $200m payout from Fonterra sale The region's dairy farmers are likely to pay off debt and save some money for a rainy day.18 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership next17 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Thinking outside the box': The Samoan officer reshaping RSE worker welfare'I really wanted to get out in the field with workers and amongst the work they're doing.'17 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountrySH1 southbound opened after tractor crash at PōkenoPolice say one person appears to have suffered moderate injuries in the 2.30pm crash.17 Apr 05:27 AM
The Country'Attendance may be challenged': Rural families fear fuel hit to school term'We’ve got parents that are travelling half an hour at least to get their kids to school.'17 Apr 04:34 AM
PremiumThe CountryTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years16 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryEnd of era for pioneering North winery as family closes Okahu Estate after 40 years16 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland dairy farmers to reap $200m payout from Fonterra sale The region's dairy farmers are likely to pay off debt and save some money for a rainy day.18 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership nextThe van Heuvens will shift from sharemilking to a 50% equity partnership in June.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryThird time lucky: Bay of Plenty dairy manager takes top regional titleThe 28-year-old manages 700 cows on a 260ha farm at Galatea, Eastern Bay.14 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryThe Country: Barry Soper on Christopher Luxon's leadershipWayne Langford, H. McKay, Todd Charteris, C. Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.17 Apr 01:48 AM
The CountryThe Country: Taine Randell's farming credentialsOn today's show: Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Apr 01:49 AM
ListenDairyNZ: The ‘Five Fs’ farmers need to watch as cost pressures mountSponsored content: DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown on fuel prices, dairy-beef & awards season.15 Apr 04:10 AM
The CountryThe Country: Meet Fonterra CEO‑designate Richard AllenOn today: Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Julia Jones. 15 Apr 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years'We hope we’ve brought some pleasure to lives with our flowers.'16 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cutsHouseholds now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.09 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The Country'Thinking outside the box': The Samoan officer reshaping RSE worker welfare'I really wanted to get out in the field with workers and amongst the work they're doing.'17 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
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The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
Sheep and Beef‘Never seen a year like it’: Record livestock prices defy fuel and freight pressuresSponsored content: “Who’d have ever thought you’d get $7 a kilo for a cull cow?”09 Apr 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
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 CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryPastures Past: When cattle and trucks were scarce"As a result of this shortage, fewer bulls have been required for breeding purposes."18 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondCreating a winter garden haven for plants and birds: Kem OrmondOPINION: Birds are essential for maintaining a healthy, balanced ecosystem in a garden.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCentury of champions: The enduring legacy of Charlton StudNicoli Fife competed at the 1978 World Championships in Kentucky with Mark Todd.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom sharemilkers to co-owners: Waikato couple eye full farm ownership nextThe van Heuvens will shift from sharemilking to a 50% equity partnership in June.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
The CountryThe Country: Taine Randell's farming credentialsOn today's show: Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Apr 01:49 AM
The Country'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
The Country‘You don’t see it every day’: Dairy farmer grows half-tonne pumpkinStints of cold weather stifled the pumpkin's growth, which was on track for 700kg-plus.16 Apr 01:00 AM
The Country756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island16 Apr 12:06 AM
