PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
The CountryHorticulture NZ chief Nadine Tunley resigns'I want to restore my work-life balance and explore new opportunities.'02 May 10:59 PM
The CountryIntegrated solar and agricultural farm planned for RangitīkeiConsent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.02 May 10:29 PM
The CountryFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announcedWinner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.02 May 09:09 PM
The CountrySay cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophyBelle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.02 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roadsCouncil tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCanada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rulesCanada had until Wednesday to change how it administered tariff rate quotas.02 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealedAfter a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.02 May 03:50 AM
The Country'The decision is in our farmers’ hands': Alliance chiefAlliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.02 May 03:09 AM
The CountryListen: Alliance CEO Willie Wiese on The CountryWillie Wiese, Richard Slee, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Craig Wiggins.02 May 02:45 AM
The CountryChanges to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be doneDelay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.01 May 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to helpNYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.01 May 10:25 PM
The Country‘Unreliable’ home dialysis machines a constant worry for rural familyA little girl in rural Canterbury has had four dialysis machines fail in one week.01 May 08:42 PM
The CountryRongotea stock: a big yarding of cull cowsWeaner Angus steers 220kg to 308kg made $660 – $930.01 May 08:00 PM
The Country'Quite disappointing': Heartland rugby boss calls for governance battle to endThere is a push for any new national board to look after the game at a grassroots level.01 May 05:30 PM
The CountryGroundbreaking soil research earns student prestigious awardKerikeri's Sunny Perry wins Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize for soil research.01 May 06:00 AM
The CountryListen: The PM ponders politician pay rises on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Kara Biggs, Todd Charteris.01 May 03:15 AM
The Country'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
The CountryHail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZFlooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.01 May 01:11 AM
The Country'We'd be lost without the ambulance' - Te Kūiti residentsIt's proposed to send the ambulance to either Ōtorohanga or Te Awamutu.30 Apr 11:22 PM
The CountryNZ's 'ambitious' FTA with the EU comes into forceHorticulture shipments likely to take immediate advantage of NZ's FTA with the EU.30 Apr 11:01 PM
The CountryThe white stuff gets a green makeover in TaupōA high-tech trailer offers farm-fresh milk with a creamy top, like in bygone days.30 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryGoing hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your regionA good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.30 Apr 10:02 PM
The CountryGoat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pestsDoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.30 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Not without a fight': Rural police fear more assaults if gang patch ban goes aheadRural officers are said to be more vulnerable as they police large areas on their own.30 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryMixed iwi response to fast-track billTe Aitanga-a-Māhaki is supportive of the bill; Rongowhakaata does not.30 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryMore customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chickenCustomers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryMillion-dollar fish! Teen hooks huge prize in competitionKeegan Payne was blown away when told he had won the massive prize.30 Apr 05:47 AM
The Country‘Really cool experience’: Kiwi wanders into sawmill'I turned around and there was a big kiwi running around the middle of the workshop.'30 Apr 04:19 AM
The Country'It was a joke': Has Jeremy Clarkson changed his tune on climate change?Clarkson made a surprising admission in a recent interview to promote new show.30 Apr 02:56 AM
The CountryDamien O’Connor talks exports on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Tom Martin, Tom Young, Abbi Ayre.30 Apr 02:40 AM
The CountryFarmstrong: Dairy farmer Abbi Ayre’s top tips for beating stressSponsored content: Reefton dairy farmer on why she wants farmers to STOP.30 Apr 01:41 AM
The CountryHeavy rain watches in place, chilly end to the week expectedEnjoy the sun while it lasts - temperature drops and rain are on the way.30 Apr 01:05 AM