The CountryThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrantsOPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.12 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryFar North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million traysKerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTrial growing of papaya in TairāwhitiTai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMayor Stoltz fights for Kiwibank’s return to GisborneMayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryInvasive weed pest Senegal tea found in Hawke's BayHBRC has identified invasive weed Senegal tea.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
The CountryAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke NoaC Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.12 Jun 01:59 AM
The CountryMarlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 millionA decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.12 Jun 01:23 AM
The CountryBull gatecrashes the rodeo: Three injured, bull retiredA rodeo bull hopped a fence and injured three people before wranglers caught up with it.12 Jun 12:25 AM
The CountryDip in spending expected at Fieldays this yearThe gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.12 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
The CountryFarmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'11 Jun 11:13 PM
The CountryWinning photo represents thrill of fly-fishing across three generationsThe winning photo showed the thrill of fly-fishing across three generations.11 Jun 11:08 PM
The Country'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMGKPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".11 Jun 10:25 PM
The CountryLots of solar, but nowhere to store it: What NZ could learn from AustraliaWhen it comes to building solar power, Australia is ahead.11 Jun 09:19 PM
The CountryEating champ Joey Chestnut out of hot dog contest due to contract beef'He made the choice,' says event organiser George Shea.11 Jun 09:05 PM
The CountryFieldays: DairyNZ celebrates success of 20-year-old DairyBase toolDairyNZ showcasing 20-year-old online platform at Fieldays.11 Jun 08:14 PM
The CountryAgriculture, forestry next in line for red tape slashingTodd McClay is opening Fieldays today, where thousands will head to the Waikato.11 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHigh temperatures caused fish deathsMore than 80 fish were found dead in two South Taranaki waterways.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
The CountryRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
The Country'Not the actions of a good father' - Police say missing Marokopa man armed, still a risk to communityThis morning they offered a $80,000 reward in the hunt for Tom Phillips.11 Jun 02:08 AM
The CountryAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
The Country'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay A&P Show loses a day, new features to be addedA&P shows throughout the country are facing hard times.10 Jun 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple doesn't fall far from the tree for Young Grower of the Year'I grew up in horticulture on my family’s orchards.'10 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil DuncanPhil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.10 Jun 01:29 AM
The CountryCanterbury Shears gets the go-aheadChamps on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.09 Jun 11:38 PM
The CountryYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
