The CountryWilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in WhangamatāWilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.23 Aug 02:16 AM
The CountryFonterra CEO Miles Hurrell on co-op's forecast milk price liftMiles Hurrell, Tim Dangen, Emma Poole, C Russell, Anne Paterson, Sam Weller, C Brandolino.23 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividendHurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.22 Aug 09:44 PM
The Country'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
The CountryFarmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction planGisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.22 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Consider alternatives': EPA issues red alert over weedkiller banned in USThe environment watchdog set up a working group to study how the herbicide is used in NZ.22 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryReplacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.22 Aug 02:27 AM
The CountryShane Jones talks banks on The CountryShane Jones, Dr Jenny Webster-Brown, Mark Warren, Jason Te Brake.22 Aug 02:00 AM
The Country‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu millsChief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.21 Aug 09:53 PM
The CountryTrapped under a 1-tonne log: 'I rang my partner to say goodbye in case I didn’t make it'Ian Sime can no longer do the work he loves, but from his knockback came an idea.21 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryWaikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finalsThe 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.21 Aug 05:45 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryAhuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line againEntries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry groups welcome ETS resetOptimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryEarthworm research offers real potentialResearch by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRepost: Demand for repurposed fenceposts keeps growingSponsored content: Repost has processed over 640,000 posts in total since it began.21 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryRural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'21 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait chair defends capital raise plan, says Pōkeno decision imminentCash-strapped Synlait has outlined details of its plan to pay off debt.21 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryFlooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmersFlooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers21 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryThe PM ponders the polls on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Todd Charteris, Richard Allen, Hunter McGregor.21 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryMajor rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewingMoisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.20 Aug 10:48 PM
The CountryZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountryGovernment offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's BayMoney will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.20 Aug 10:34 PM
The CountryDairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT eventThe sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.20 Aug 08:49 PM
The CountryGenerous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep DriveFarmers donate stock and buyers often pay above market value to support cancer fundraising20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryExtensive highway works continue at Otoko HillNine recovery projects planned to make the Otoko Hill section of highway more resilient20 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country‘Bombshell’: Devastation as mills announce permanent closureRuapehu mayor Weston Kirton says he is deeply concerned for local communities.20 Aug 08:44 AM
The CountryHigh energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp InternationalIf the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.20 Aug 06:55 AM
The CountryGovt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon priceThe Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.20 Aug 05:40 AM
The CountryOrchard scanning technology helps growersTwo Hawke's Bay companies have worked together to develop the technology.20 Aug 03:50 AM
The CountryĀtiamuri dairy farmers start from scratchThe re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.20 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryVessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beachMaritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.20 Aug 02:54 AM
The Country'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryDigger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alertTwo digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.20 Aug 01:54 AM
