PremiumPremiumThe CountryMark Stewart launches $56.4m bid for Comvita Comvita's board supports the $56.4m takeover offer from Florenz.18 Aug 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discoveredThe Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.17 Aug 08:40 PM
The Country'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEnglish label set to boost a2 Milk profit Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.17 Aug 01:00 AM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinksOPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Bring back the moa - and my Velcro wallet while you’re at itOPINION: If Sir Peter Jackson's bringing back the moa, why not Snifters too?16 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPastures Past: Breaking in the land"I was 67 years of age, and so had to employ most of the labour in breaking in the land."16 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat makes Hugh Jackson tick?Young Farmer of the Year on his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.16 Aug 05:00 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.16 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryFamily-inspired business finalist in NZ Food Awards'I just always had a passion for making food,' says Jill Hermansen.15 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln masteryRoto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountrySeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
The Country'Mindless behaviour': Vandals damage road signs in RangitīkeiIt will cost an estimated $10,000 to install new signs.15 Aug 03:22 AM
The Country'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The CountryCam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.15 Aug 01:41 AM
The CountryFisheries NZ proposes closure of crayfishing areas to aid recoveryEnvironmentalists applaud the move to restore crayfish populations and habitats.15 Aug 01:00 AM
The Country'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
The CountryFood prices lift 5%: Milk, butter and cheese drive riseAll five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show. 14 Aug 11:53 PM
Sheep and BeefEastern sheep and cattle numbers rise - B+LNZB+L NZ's end-of-June stock survey shows increase cattle and sheep numbers here. 14 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
The CountryRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountrySupreme Court issues new ruling on customary rights to riversNew Supreme Court ruling on customary rights to rivers released. 14 Aug 10:26 PM
The Country'Unusually strong': Wet, windy weather to hit NZ before second high brings chillConditions are forecast to change from Saturday night.14 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the family who want to change how Kiwis eat meatMeet the PR guru and the South African farmer who defied a fire and built a beef brand.14 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryBNZ ups Fonterra’s milk price forecast to $10.25BNZ economists say the dairy outlook is stronger than they previously anticipated. 14 Aug 05:09 AM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Hipkins on a CGT for farmersWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Jen Corkran, John Duffy, and Chris Russell. 14 Aug 02:25 AM
The CountryNew season brings good news for avocado fans'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'14 Aug 12:14 AM
Rural business'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetlandThe prospect of increased truck traffic raises safety concerns for children and cyclists.13 Aug 09:26 PM
The Country'Not sustainable': Desperate plea from struggling grain sectorMargins 'squeezed' as commodity prices haven't kept up with rising production costs.13 Aug 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'13 Aug 06:11 PM
