The CountryDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China8 Sep, 2021 05:25 AM3 minutes to read
The CountryWild Wednesday: Rain, strong winds and snow to hit the country7 Sep, 2021 07:29 PM5 minutes to readMetService has issued road snowfall warnings.
The CountryFixing Dannevirke dam leak primary focus7 Sep, 2021 06:00 PM2 minutes to readRepairs are being planned for the leak at Dannevirke's impounded supply
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The CountryAt last! Prices finally rebound in Global Dairy Trade auction8 Sep, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to read
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The CountryNo gains for NZ meat industry after Brazil suspends exports to China7 Sep, 2021 09:15 PM2 minutes to read
The CountryLeak sleuths arrive in Reefton as water loss continues7 Sep, 2021 04:08 AM2 minutes to readReefton households have been on an 'essential use only' notice since the weekend.
The CountryAustrian company given consent to buy 2018ha farm for forestry conversion7 Sep, 2021 04:00 AM3 minutes to readMore farmland is set to be converted into forestry in the Waitaki.
The CountryAustrian company given consent to buy 2018ha farm for forestry conversion7 Sep, 2021 04:00 AM3 minutes to readMore farmland is set to be converted into forestry in the Waitaki.
The CountryOpinion: Was the Govt outgunned on the ETS?7 Sep, 2021 01:38 AM6 minutes to readOpinion: Govt has accidentally created an ETS where prices are determined by speculators.
The Country'Financially soul destroying': Restrictions force flower farmers to bin harvest6 Sep, 2021 11:30 PM4 minutes to read
The CountryGrape shortage to hit winegrowers in pocket6 Sep, 2021 10:30 PM2 minutes to read"It's not about the demand. It's all about our inability to supply unfortunately."
The CountryKiwis' ultimate comfort meal revealed6 Sep, 2021 09:30 PM3 minutes to readKiwis' lockdown behaviour revealed in nationwide survey.
The CountryWatch: Fowl language - talking duck says 'You bloody fool'6 Sep, 2021 08:47 PM4 minutes to readAn Australian bird has developed a somewhat unusual call by imitating its caretakers.
The CountryMillions set aside to deal with underground toxic waste6 Sep, 2021 07:32 PM4 minutes to readThe toxic waste is contained in up to 1,000,000 litres of tar below ground in Dunedin.
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The CountryRabobank Best of The Country - September 4, 20213 Sep, 2021 04:59 PM2 minutes to readMike Petersen, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Blake Holgate, Simon Bridges.
The Country'God botherer' Simon Bridges gets honest in new book3 Sep, 2021 01:25 AM4 minutes to readNational's former leader reckons new book to honest for him to become Prime Minister.
The CountryThe Country - Simon Bridges edition3 Sep, 2021 01:15 AMQuick ReadChris Brandolino, Simon Bridges, Jeremy Rookes, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.
The CountryHow lockdown can be tough for farmers8 Sep, 2021 01:45 AM3 minutes to readLockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.
The CountryThe Country - GDT edition8 Sep, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to readK McAnulty, P Simmonds, M Rivers, T Walker, T Charteris, J Downs, H McGregor.
The CountryAt last! Prices finally rebound in Global Dairy Trade auction8 Sep, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to readGDT prices have lifted 4% on the last event, with a 3.3% rise in WMP.
The CountryOpinion: Was the Govt outgunned on the ETS?7 Sep, 2021 01:38 AM6 minutes to readOpinion: Govt has accidentally created an ETS where prices are determined by speculators.
The CountryThe Country - Carbon edition7 Sep, 2021 01:30 AMQuick ReadProfessor Keith Woodford, Damien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Vanessa Winning, Sam McIvor.
The CountryThe Country - Farmstrong edition6 Sep, 2021 01:30 AMQuick ReadDavid Seymour, Gerard Vaughan, Phil Duncan, Steve Wyn-Harris, Grant McCallum.
The CountryRabobank Best of The Country - September 4, 20213 Sep, 2021 04:59 PM2 minutes to readMike Petersen, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Blake Holgate, Simon Bridges.
The Country'God botherer' Simon Bridges gets honest in new book3 Sep, 2021 01:25 AM4 minutes to readNational's former leader reckons new book to honest for him to become Prime Minister.
The CountryThe Country - Simon Bridges edition3 Sep, 2021 01:15 AMQuick ReadChris Brandolino, Simon Bridges, Jeremy Rookes, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.
The CountryHow lockdown can be tough for farmers8 Sep, 2021 01:45 AM3 minutes to readLockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.
The CountryThe Country - GDT edition8 Sep, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to readK McAnulty, P Simmonds, M Rivers, T Walker, T Charteris, J Downs, H McGregor.
The CountryAt last! Prices finally rebound in Global Dairy Trade auction8 Sep, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to readGDT prices have lifted 4% on the last event, with a 3.3% rise in WMP.
The CountryOpinion: Was the Govt outgunned on the ETS?7 Sep, 2021 01:38 AM6 minutes to readOpinion: Govt has accidentally created an ETS where prices are determined by speculators.
The CountryThe Country - Carbon edition7 Sep, 2021 01:30 AMQuick ReadProfessor Keith Woodford, Damien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Vanessa Winning, Sam McIvor.
The CountryThe Country - Farmstrong edition6 Sep, 2021 01:30 AMQuick ReadDavid Seymour, Gerard Vaughan, Phil Duncan, Steve Wyn-Harris, Grant McCallum.
The CountryRabobank Best of The Country - September 4, 20213 Sep, 2021 04:59 PM2 minutes to readMike Petersen, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Blake Holgate, Simon Bridges.
The Country'God botherer' Simon Bridges gets honest in new book3 Sep, 2021 01:25 AM4 minutes to readNational's former leader reckons new book to honest for him to become Prime Minister.
The CountryThe Country - Simon Bridges edition3 Sep, 2021 01:15 AMQuick ReadChris Brandolino, Simon Bridges, Jeremy Rookes, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.
The CountryDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China8 Sep, 2021 05:25 AM3 minutes to readBillions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
The Country'Financially soul destroying': Restrictions force flower farmers to bin harvest6 Sep, 2021 11:30 PM4 minutes to read"This is all just going to go in the compost heap."
PremiumThe Country$180m and counting: Why have there been so many big floods?5 Sep, 2021 01:23 AM10 minutes to readEven forecasters are taken aback by 2021's slew of big flood events. What's behind them?
PremiumThe Country'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine title4 Sep, 2021 10:10 PM4 minutes to readA Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.
PremiumThe CountryHasta la visa: Kiwi farm workers head back offshore3 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM8 minutes to readImmigration policy is driving New Zealand workers to take up jobs in Canada.
PremiumThe CountryStrong dairy prices at GDT support Fonterra forecast7 Sep, 2021 11:14 PM4 minutes to readA strong GDT auction is expected to be supportive for Fonterra's milk price forecast.
PremiumThe CountryNew shipping surcharge: Kiwi consumers face higher Christmas prices7 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM4 minutes to read'Peak season surcharge' - NZ importers prepare to swallow another round of price hikes.
PremiumThe CountryNew Zealand and UK fail to hit Brexit trade deal target6 Sep, 2021 07:28 PM3 minutes to readOfficials had hoped to reach an accord by the end of August.
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PremiumThe CountryRegional council's carbon footprint revealed6 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM2 minutes to readThe inventory cost $87,000
PremiumThe Country$20,000 fine for illegal rural land purchase6 Sep, 2021 05:28 AM3 minutes to readThose involved had not sought permission, required under the Overseas Investment Act.
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PremiumThe CountryHasta la visa: Kiwi farm workers head back offshore3 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM8 minutes to readImmigration policy is driving New Zealand workers to take up jobs in Canada.
PremiumThe CountryStrong dairy prices at GDT support Fonterra forecast7 Sep, 2021 11:14 PM4 minutes to readA strong GDT auction is expected to be supportive for Fonterra's milk price forecast.
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PremiumThe CountryRegional council's carbon footprint revealed6 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM2 minutes to readThe inventory cost $87,000
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HorticultureAvocado thefts a public health risk, grower says12 Oct, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readInsecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.
The CountryWellbeing events rolled out for Otago and Southland farmers14 Oct, 2020 07:55 PM2 minutes to readRural groups supporting farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions.
The CountrySnow falling on Hawke's Bay hills - in mid October15 Oct, 2020 12:09 AM3 minutes to readA cold front has snapped the region back to winter.
The CountryThe 'Land girls': Honouring unsung heroes of World War II15 Oct, 2020 11:30 PM7 minutes to readA plaque and seat will be unveiled during a ceremony in South Canterbury
The CountryHigher Fonterra forecast means $10 billion boost for rural economy14 Oct, 2020 08:17 PM2 minutes to readFonterra has lifted the mid-point of its milk price forecast for 2020-21.
The CountryNorth Island competitive shearing season to get underway14 Oct, 2020 07:45 PM3 minutes to readThe North Island competitive shearing season will get underway at the Poverty Bay A&P show
HorticultureAvocado thefts a public health risk, grower says12 Oct, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readInsecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.
The CountryWellbeing events rolled out for Otago and Southland farmers14 Oct, 2020 07:55 PM2 minutes to readRural groups supporting farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions.
The CountrySnow falling on Hawke's Bay hills - in mid October15 Oct, 2020 12:09 AM3 minutes to readA cold front has snapped the region back to winter.
The CountryThe 'Land girls': Honouring unsung heroes of World War II15 Oct, 2020 11:30 PM7 minutes to readA plaque and seat will be unveiled during a ceremony in South Canterbury
The CountryHigher Fonterra forecast means $10 billion boost for rural economy14 Oct, 2020 08:17 PM2 minutes to readFonterra has lifted the mid-point of its milk price forecast for 2020-21.
The CountryNorth Island competitive shearing season to get underway14 Oct, 2020 07:45 PM3 minutes to readThe North Island competitive shearing season will get underway at the Poverty Bay A&P show
HorticultureAvocado thefts a public health risk, grower says12 Oct, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readInsecticide spray warning: Buyers of stolen fruit don't know if it's safe to eat.
The CountryWellbeing events rolled out for Otago and Southland farmers14 Oct, 2020 07:55 PM2 minutes to readRural groups supporting farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions.
The CountrySnow falling on Hawke's Bay hills - in mid October15 Oct, 2020 12:09 AM3 minutes to readA cold front has snapped the region back to winter.
The CountryOpinion: Was the Govt outgunned on the ETS?7 Sep, 2021 01:38 AM6 minutes to readOpinion: Govt has accidentally created an ETS where prices are determined by speculators.
PremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Plan to reform RMA leaves many unanswered questions2 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM6 minutes to readDraft version of new law has business groups worried about obstacles to development.
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: What Kiwi farmers can teach the world31 Aug, 2021 01:15 AM5 minutes to readOpinion: Kiwi farmers can lead the way in dealing with global food security.
5,500 trees to help river flourish14 May, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readDairy farmer's vision aims to restore important native bird and fish habitat.
Seaweed for cows to combat global warming14 May, 2021 04:00 AM5 minutes to readNew research into seaweed's potential to reduce methane emissions.
"The Stream Team" and their dream13 May, 2021 11:52 PM5 minutes to readIt started as a school project but stream conservation became a labour of love.
Bringing new life to the Pelorus11 Aug, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to read400 farmers, a council & hi-tech analysis are aiming to improve catchment water quality.
The rugby team that got dirty31 Jul, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to readProtecting waters of a major river, a goal for players who planted a dairy farm wetland.
Bringing back a once thriving lake13 Jul, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to readCommunity-led wetlands plan aims to restore Lake Horowhenua.
"Dirty hands" goes full circle5 Jul, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readSchoolkids helping with riparian planting breeds respect for the ecosystem.
Time running out to save city stream15 Jun, 2021 09:00 PM5 minutes to read12,500 trees to be planted along a stream rated among NZ's worst for water quality.
How a suffering estuary brought people together16 May, 2021 10:00 PM5 minutes to readOpotiki farmers & wider community find pleasure in helping water quality.
5,500 trees to help river flourish14 May, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readDairy farmer's vision aims to restore important native bird and fish habitat.
Seaweed for cows to combat global warming14 May, 2021 04:00 AM5 minutes to readNew research into seaweed's potential to reduce methane emissions.
"The Stream Team" and their dream13 May, 2021 11:52 PM5 minutes to readIt started as a school project but stream conservation became a labour of love.
Bringing new life to the Pelorus11 Aug, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to read400 farmers, a council & hi-tech analysis are aiming to improve catchment water quality.
The rugby team that got dirty31 Jul, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to readProtecting waters of a major river, a goal for players who planted a dairy farm wetland.
Bringing back a once thriving lake13 Jul, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to readCommunity-led wetlands plan aims to restore Lake Horowhenua.
"Dirty hands" goes full circle5 Jul, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readSchoolkids helping with riparian planting breeds respect for the ecosystem.
Time running out to save city stream15 Jun, 2021 09:00 PM5 minutes to read12,500 trees to be planted along a stream rated among NZ's worst for water quality.
How a suffering estuary brought people together16 May, 2021 10:00 PM5 minutes to readOpotiki farmers & wider community find pleasure in helping water quality.
5,500 trees to help river flourish14 May, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readDairy farmer's vision aims to restore important native bird and fish habitat.
Seaweed for cows to combat global warming14 May, 2021 04:00 AM5 minutes to readNew research into seaweed's potential to reduce methane emissions.
"The Stream Team" and their dream13 May, 2021 11:52 PM5 minutes to readIt started as a school project but stream conservation became a labour of love.
Lockdown Heroes: Former flight attendant serving on Covid frontline5 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM4 minutes to read"She treats every person [getting vaccinated] like they are walking into business class."
Lockdown Heroes: Couple who lost restaurant to fire still want to give2 Sep, 2021 05:00 PM3 minutes to readCouple makes food parcels for those in need despite devastating restaurant fire last year.
Lockdown Hero: Top chef serves up love on a plate to those who serve the community31 Aug, 2021 01:18 AM3 minutes to read
Lockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdown25 Aug, 2021 01:26 AM3 minutes to read
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The CountryLockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stocked23 Aug, 2021 02:45 AM4 minutes to read
Need extra cash? Call for stuck-at-home workers to join Covid response20 Aug, 2021 01:56 AM3 minutes to read
Covid-19: Free mental health support for struggling small-business owners18 Aug, 2021 10:28 PM3 minutes to read
PremiumThe CountryTomato crop fed to cows as farmers' markets forced to close29 Aug, 2021 01:00 AM5 minutes to readOther Northland growers have been lucky with the Delta outbreak coming between harvests.
The CountryHow lockdown can be tough for farmers8 Sep, 2021 01:45 AM3 minutes to readLockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.
The CountryGardeners encouraged to plant bee-friendly species7 Sep, 2021 11:00 PM2 minutes to readSouthland beekeeper asking southerners to take part in Bee Aware Month this September.
The CountryGardeners encouraged to plant bee-friendly species7 Sep, 2021 11:00 PM2 minutes to readSouthland beekeeper asking southerners to take part in Bee Aware Month this September.
The CountryTranstasman farm dog challenge winner revealed6 Sep, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readWinning dog sets Cobber Challenge record of 1012.6km over three-week period.
The Country'Massive breakthrough': Hope tool can eliminate bee-killing disease5 Sep, 2021 11:00 PM2 minutes to readContagious American Foulbrood disease was a "constant concern" for beekeepers.
The CountryHow lockdown can be tough for farmers8 Sep, 2021 01:45 AM3 minutes to readLockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.
The CountryNo gains for NZ meat industry after Brazil suspends exports to China7 Sep, 2021 09:15 PM2 minutes to readBrazil suspended exports to China after two cases of "atypical" mad cow disease detected.
The CountryDamages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China8 Sep, 2021 05:25 AM3 minutes to readBillions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
The CountryGrape shortage to hit winegrowers in pocket6 Sep, 2021 10:30 PM2 minutes to read"It's not about the demand. It's all about our inability to supply unfortunately."
The CountryKiwis' ultimate comfort meal revealed6 Sep, 2021 09:30 PM3 minutes to readKiwis' lockdown behaviour revealed in nationwide survey.
The CountryWatch: Fowl language - talking duck says 'You bloody fool'6 Sep, 2021 08:47 PM4 minutes to readAn Australian bird has developed a somewhat unusual call by imitating its caretakers.
The CountryMillions set aside to deal with underground toxic waste6 Sep, 2021 07:32 PM4 minutes to readThe toxic waste is contained in up to 1,000,000 litres of tar below ground in Dunedin.
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The CountryLockdown Hero: Woman climbs lockdown 'Mt Everest' to raise cash for Gumboot Friday6 Sep, 2021 12:00 PM4 minutes to readWoman creates suburban lockdown 'Mt Everest' to climb to raise cash for others.
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The CountryTranstasman farm dog challenge winner revealed6 Sep, 2021 04:00 AM4 minutes to readWinning dog sets Cobber Challenge record of 1012.6km over three-week period.
The CountryDairy farming couple's busy lockdown life6 Sep, 2021 02:00 AM4 minutes to read"It's not life as normal and lockdown does still add pressure on farmers."
The CountryThe Country - Farmstrong edition6 Sep, 2021 01:30 AMQuick ReadDavid Seymour, Gerard Vaughan, Phil Duncan, Steve Wyn-Harris, Grant McCallum.