PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryFood prices dip again but power and grocery bills keep climbingElectricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021.15 Jan 10:46 PM
The CountrySeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySummer questions: A year of change for dairy - Fonterra's Matt Bolger reflectsMD of co-operative affairs says the sale of Mainland will deliver value back to farmers. 11 Jan 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTeacher turns lockdown hobby into new distillery business 'The environment has played a key role in what we’re about.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bipartisanship support for trade deals is crucialOPINION: Why political parties need to prioritise the national interest on trade.09 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryAvocado growers brace for $150b shiftMore than half of New Zealand farm owners will be 65 or older within a decade.09 Jan 04:03 PM
The CountryDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
The CountryAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
Rural businessRural leader launches finance and payments appThe GrowPay app links farmers to lending, deposits and a digital wallet.06 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
Rural businessWi Pere Trust announces Tim Rhodes as CEO and Richard Briant as secretaryThe trust has appointed Tim Rhodes as CEO and Richard Briant as secretary.31 Dec 10:04 PM
The CountryFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryHow a Waikato orchard is testing a new way to keep prime farmland in fruitAnnie Perkins has bought into the business, learning alongside John Woolford.20 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent dischargesThe effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast after another weak dairy auctionCEO Miles Hurrell blames strong global milk supply and a rising New Zealand dollar.17 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryASB cuts milk price forecast to $9.20 after another weak dairy auctionGlobal milk output from the US, Europe, Argentina and China is keeping prices weak.17 Dec 04:04 AM
The CountryTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
The CountryNinth fall for GDT prices in final auction of the yearWhole milk powder, key to Fonterra payouts, slumped 5.7% in the latest sale.16 Dec 07:46 PM
The CountryFood prices fall for third month, but groceries, power still risingStats NZ's latest selected price index shows third monthly decline in food prices.15 Dec 10:48 PM
The CountryMeat inspection plan under fire: Fears on costs, safety and market accessMeat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns.15 Dec 08:42 PM
The CountryPrimary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power aheadDairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major mergerThe merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.12 Dec 01:47 AM
The CountryComvita strikes lender deal as it seeks at least $25m lifelineThe lender deal extends key banking facilities out to April 30, 2026.11 Dec 08:57 PM
The Country'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – RabobankDairy prices are under downward pressure from strong supply globally.10 Dec 10:01 PM
The CountryMore lambs on the ground as national flock lifts after tough seasonsStronger ewe performance lifted the national lambing rate to 131.1%.10 Dec 03:12 AM
The Country'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”10 Dec 01:37 AM
The CountryNew rules for small-scale butchersThe Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.09 Dec 07:33 PM
The CountryDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
