Latest fromThe Country

'Make the most of opportunities' - Phil's passion for shearing pays dividends
Phil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.

'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.

How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
Losing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.

Power to the people: When electricity arrived on-farm
“The country is now passing from the age of steam to the age of electricity."

Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.

Autumn fruit (it’s not just about feijoas)
Figs, passionfruit and persimmons all arrive in autumn – here’s how to make them sing.

From Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviour
Jemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.

The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the plight of rural landlines.

Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.

Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.

How NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world
'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'

Happy 30th anniversary The Country
Bill English, Warwick Catto, Don Carson, Graeme Smith, T Myers, Murray Deaker, C Russell.

'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer online
Is this Northland's most expensive feijoa?

'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.

'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.

'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout
The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.

Small farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticket
The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.

Ploughing champs to keep Waikato on the straight and narrow
Winners from this event will head to the Czech Republic for the 2025 World Championships.

Older dog care: What to watch out for
Opinion: Vet Michaela Walmsley says keep an eye on your elderly canine.

Two gold medals for Waipukurau’s Lindsay Farm
The Outstanding Food Producer awards put Lindsay Farm up for a national award next week.

Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.

Four finalists announced for Dairy Woman of the Year
"Based on this wide variety of skills the dairy industry is in good heart for the future."

The Country: Why does the PM want NZ to be like Estonia?
Christopher Luxon, Dr Rowarth, Jen Corkran, Brad Osborne, Rowena Duncum, Tracey Anderson.

Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.

25,000 trees and counting, as family focus on future generations
Dairy farming family planting native trees for future generations.

'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farm
Workplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.

Westland Milk posts big lift in net profit
Westland operator has had big success with Costco.

West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.

Govt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour
'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'