The CountryThe councils with the steepest rates rises, and whyCouncils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.17 Jul 08:53 PM
The CountryWairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'17 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryEmissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy groupMana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.17 Jul 05:45 PM
The CountryDaily bag limits raised to tackle kina issueThose battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competitionSirius Tamati-Smith recognised in Gisborne's Young Grower competition.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryQuad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'17 Jul 02:26 AM
The CountryDavid Seymour talks Pharmac on The CountryDavid Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.17 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
The CountrySynlait says it will not meet 2024 guidanceMilk processor says its board is committed to resetting balance sheet.16 Jul 09:24 PM
The CountryPrices lift slightly in the latest GDT eventWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.16 Jul 09:02 PM
RoyalsKing and Queen bestow royal title on unlikely recipientHis Majesty's visit to Guernsey has been a very special one for one goat.16 Jul 06:09 PM
The Country'Riddled with deer': Rural group arranges feral deer butchery classesSolving a problem and getting a feed at the same time16 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate targetThe Government is no longer on track to hit its third target.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMeet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.16 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryThe Country remembers Norm HewittJohn McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.16 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryClimate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings rightOPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.15 Jul 10:53 PM
The CountryScales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34mLong-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.15 Jul 09:37 PM
The Country'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."15 Jul 09:15 PM
The CountryNew Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in AustraliaAustralian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.15 Jul 07:57 PM
The Country'Guardians of the land': Fed Farmers want their voice heard on land use rules'We want to leave it in a better place for those who come after us.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryKaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland CollegeUruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMassive woody debris removal continues in TairāwhitiJet boat joins chopper and excavators for river operation.15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryYoung Farmer of the Year George Dodson on The CountryGeorge Dodson, Todd Clark, Jo Luxton, Peter Nation, Phil Duncan.15 Jul 03:15 AM
The Country'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional councilHavill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.15 Jul 12:34 AM
The CountryCalf day preparation, entertaining your calves and winning the red ribbonIt takes a lot of time and effort to train a winning calf.15 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryTime to get prepared for calf rearingThe calf-rearing period covers from birth to 12 weeks.15 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryChoosing your breed of calves to raiseWhat goes into choosing a breed of calf?15 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryDeadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farmsMore than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.14 Jul 11:18 PM
The CountryNo map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forestWith temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.14 Jul 10:46 PM
The Country'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."14 Jul 09:56 PM
