The CountryThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
The CountryWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
The Country'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
The CountryKatikati grower stunned by top horticulture awardDaniel Kenna co-founded the Impact Orchard Network with Zespri to trial greener practices.11 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: NZ’s resource shake-up needs better data11 Mar 07:51 PM
The Country'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk11 Mar 02:56 AM
The CountryKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
The Country'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment awardJudges praised their 'winning combination of profitability and environmental outcomes'.11 Mar 01:32 AM
The CountryNZ Zanda McDonald Award winner Karn Dhaliwal on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Karn Dhaliwal, Emma Higgins, Vanessa Winning, and Phil Duncan.11 Mar 12:41 AM
The CountryBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
The CountryWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
The Country'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announcedShare Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed at awards dinner.10 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
The CountryGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
The CountryFarmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surgeSome arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.10 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryWeather anxiety: Coastal Northlanders prepare as wind and rain loom again'Every time it rains the anxiety levels go up': Northlanders face 100km/h gale, 4m swells.10 Mar 06:34 PM
OpinionBurnout to balance: Farmer’s warning on the cost of pushing too hardOPINION: Jason Halford says 18 months of burnout recovery reshaped his life and work.10 Mar 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryA Napier man grew a near-1kg tomato – here's how he did it, and what he ate it withGrant Blair's tomato tipped the scales at 966g, beating his 860g record.10 Mar 03:10 AM
The CountryThe Country at the Impact Summit in ChristchurchRhys Roberts, Conor English, Richard Green, N Crawshaw, T Chartres, V Hatton, D Avery.10 Mar 12:48 AM
The CountryTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Far North District tomorrow.10 Mar 12:15 AM
The CountryNews Digest: Maize, deers and dogsMaize harvest starts; Hutchinson top dog at trials; deerstalkers branch to reform.09 Mar 11:16 PM
The Country'Stimulating and informative': Horticulture conference returnsMore than 900 growers and industry leaders are expected at the two-day event.09 Mar 11:01 PM
The CountryTeen's life sentence for grisly murder of farmer colleague quashedJacob Mills Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car by his ankle and dragged for 1km.09 Mar 10:46 PM
The Country$1M needed to buy Kerikeri Men's Shed and continue wellbeing and community servicesKerikeri Mens Shed members fundraising $1M to buy their building09 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryYoung grower champion urges others to step upApplications are now open for Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year Competition 2026.09 Mar 09:58 PM
The CountryDairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer supportVisitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.09 Mar 09:19 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle“This farmer’s failures under the Nait Act related to almost 1000 animals," MPI said.09 Mar 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWar in Gulf threatens fertiliser supplies, may push fresh food prices higherUp to 45% of global urea supply is at risk from Strait of Hormuz turmoil.09 Mar 04:29 AM
The CountryInside the Hawke's Bay farm turning bare paddocks into a food forest oasisKahikatea Farm now grows more than 400 types of certified organic plants.09 Mar 03:31 AM
The CountryMussel farmer warns plan to filter sewage into ocean could devastate industryFisheries Minister Shane Jones said marine farmers shouldn’t be put at risk. 09 Mar 03:27 AM
