Rural and farming news
Greytown teen named Dairy Trainee of the Year
'He has a broad knowledge and he’s a hard worker.'
The Country: Grant 'Disaster' McMaster on wilding pines
Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Grant McMaster, Jenni Vernon, and John McOviney.
One dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural Waikato
The three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
Kiwifruit leather and earthworm DNA soil test among Fieldays Innovations
The entrants for the Fieldays Innovation Awards have just been announced.
Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day
Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.
Dairy farming
From diesel mechanic to award-winning dairy farmer
Dairy Industry Award judges said, 'We think he loves his cows as much as his tractors!'
Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards
Judges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
The Country Radio Show
The Country: Grant 'Disaster' McMaster on wilding pines
Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Grant McMaster, Jenni Vernon, and John McOviney.
Winston Peters' rugby days on The Country
Winston Peters, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Duncan Humm, and Jason Walls.
'Results well outweighed the expectations': Why calves are going for big bucks
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Pete Barnes on calves, bulls, and The Crusaders.
Premium
Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots
OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.
Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
On The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one day
Tim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
Two more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestry
Three CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.
Horticulture
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.
Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day
Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.
Sheep and beef
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
Bull Walk event: Showcasing the best of East Coast Angus cattle
The 2025 lineup of Tairawhiti's rising two-year-old bulls will be showcased next weekend.
Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd
Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.
Technology
Kiwifruit leather and earthworm DNA soil test among Fieldays Innovations
The entrants for the Fieldays Innovation Awards have just been announced.
Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.
Rural business
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.
Rural life
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.
Meet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a day
Mandy Steel peels 20kg of horseradish by hand, four days a week.
Vege tips: Sharing my kūmara secrets for winter
Opinion: Want to know the sure sign your kūmara are ready to be harvested? Read on.