VideoCows milked by robotsDavid Johnstone's family farm in Winton employs and automated milking shed that not only milks the cows but also provides detailed data on the cowsWatch29 May 03:24 AM
The CountryThe NZ region with the hottest economyASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Auckland is struggling to keep up.28 May 10:20 PM
The CountryLettuce hope vege crisis endsBurgerFuel has pulled its low-carb option and swapped iceberg for other greenery.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryOff-grid log home cuts power billsAn off-the-grid South Island 'log cabin' has low energy bills.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPork lovers warned over meat virusKiwis may risk catching the "Brexit virus" from pork imported from infected pig farms.26 May 08:20 PM
BDBDThe CountryKiwi slips on oil production disappointThe dollar fell after OPEC agreed to extend production curbs which was not expected.25 May 08:59 PM
The CountryParliament debates 2017 BudgetBudget delivers more cash in the hand to almost everyone, including $2b worth of tax cuts.25 May 02:10 AM
The CountryWinners and losers from Budget 2017Budget 2017's centrepiece is a Family Incomes Package. However, it is not all good news.25 May 01:58 AM
The CountryFonterra upgrades milk price forecastsFonterra expects dairy prices to stabilise after a slump.24 May 05:34 AM
BDBDThe CountryPlant & Food Research to reap partnership benefitsPlant & Food Research is about the reap the benefits from its first commercial partnership24 May 04:51 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ goods exports hit an April recordNew Zealand's merchandise exports rose to their highest ever for an April month.24 May 12:24 AM
The CountryWaipu camping facility to become lifestyle villageWaipu Cove accommodation venue to close and reopen as "50-plus lifestyle village".24 May 12:00 AM
The CountryDairy gets its mojo backFonterra has issued its first farmgate milk price forecast for 2017/8.23 May 11:43 PM
The CountryNew medical life for abattoirA boutique abattoir has a new lease of life killing animals for meat, and medical use.23 May 08:56 PM
The CountryFirm fined $194k for alpaca wool claimCompany fined $194,000 for claiming duvets were pure alpaca wool or cashmere.23 May 04:28 AM
The CountrySimmental tops in early performance testsA less-known breed tops results in early tests analysing cattle breed performance23 May 12:47 AM
The CountryCold snap a worry for kiwifruit growersSome orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.22 May 10:12 PM
The CountryDrone safety message not getting throughPilots want stricter rules for drones and the CAA says the safety message is not working.22 May 09:23 PM
The CountryPrimary sector wish list for BudgetThe primary sector has biosecurity and trade training on its wish list for the Budget.22 May 04:30 AM
The CountryWorker paralysed, company to pay $386kA worker was left a tetraplegic when he was struck by a harvester.21 May 11:48 PM
The CountryGoat-farming firm breached welfareWaikato company fined after goats arrived at meatworks with significant injuries.21 May 08:25 PM
The CountryTPP ministers agree on next steps for dealSome TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.21 May 06:01 AM
The Country$520k fine for 'NZ-made' pollenThe bee pollen sold by a health supplement company was actually produced in China.18 May 10:53 PM
The CountryZespri boss to Japan after record salesZespri joins PM Bill English in a trade mission to Japan after a record growth in sales.17 May 08:34 PM
The CountryScion project leader a finalist in research awardsA Scion project leader is a finalist for the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Focus: Ashburton Plant to closeAshburton District Mayor Donna Favel discuss the closing proposal that will remove 370 job positions. Watch17 May 04:50 AM
The CountryAvocado industry almost reaches $200m recordThe NZ avocado industry has experienced a record season with sales reaching $198 million.17 May 02:20 AM
The Country370 jobs at stake at Silver Fern FarmsSilver Fern Farms said it is planning to close its Fairton sheepmeat processing plant.17 May 02:17 AM
The CountryNo more brown bathsNew franchise in Whanganui promotes cleaner rural water tanks17 May 12:43 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy drives gain in output pricesDairy product manufacturing led NZ producer output prices in the first quarter.17 May 12:12 AM
The CountryAnger over Bunnings 'sausage' sizzleCustomers had a big beef with Bunnings after being served up a vegan 'sausage' sizzle.16 May 08:57 PM
The CountryDairy prices surprise in fifth riseDairy prices are up for a fifth consecutive time at Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade auction.16 May 06:58 PM
