The CountryA new chairman for Shearing Sports NZWarren Parker is a Raglan farmer and shearing contractor.12 Aug 09:25 PM
The Country'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communitiesThe Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.12 Aug 05:03 PM
The Country'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal crueltyHe disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.12 Aug 05:02 PM
The CountryFrom the bush to the bookshelf: Sam Gibson's life as a bushmanFrom conservation to long drops; from mental health to being shot four times.12 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBody found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boyThe extensive search started Sunday afternoon.12 Aug 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUS dairy exporters also feel crunch of lower Chinese demand for imported dairyBut there are bright spots for America's exporters in the outlook.12 Aug 05:10 AM
The CountryCrocodile farmer happy with a new life of teachingBefore teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.12 Aug 05:01 AM
The Country'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside Ravensdown Napier’s $50m upgrade - and a farewell to its red and white stacksThe Awatoto site's been in a three-month shutdown since June for a massive upgrade.12 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryRural Support Trust chairman to step downNorthland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.12 Aug 02:26 AM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour ponders being Deputy PMDavid Seymour, Simon Walker, Emma Higgins, Al Moorhead, Phil Duncan.12 Aug 02:00 AM
The Country'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
The CountryFather dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling matchThe stock agent died in hospital after the accident.11 Aug 11:24 PM
The Country'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAsMfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.11 Aug 11:09 PM
The Country'We grow our people': First round of cadets celebrate graduation from courseThe “earn as you learn” approach is empowering Wairoa's rangatahi.11 Aug 10:33 PM
The CountryTararua District Council hears proposal for solar farm and waste plantThe proposed solar farm and waste plant could benefit the whole community.11 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryButchery brings home the bacon with big wins at competition'The bonus of making great products is that we get to eat them ourselves.'11 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAustralia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brandsFinancial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.11 Aug 06:35 PM
The CountryDannevirke GP awarded community service medalMarta Kroo came to New Zealand for a sabbatical and stayed.11 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soaredAll signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.11 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryRural residents 'in the dark' about kerbside recycling'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'The system is broken': Long waits to see GPs now impacting hospitalsEven Health Minister Shane Reti admits he struggles to get a doctor's appointment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAnalysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?11 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryProtein shake-up: What next for NZ?OPINION: Is there room for both traditional and new and novel proteins?10 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryA keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations“It started in 1913 when my grandfather, William Fitzgerald, emigrated from England."10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTeamwork makes the dream work for Te Awamutu dairy farmers“We couldn’t do this without our team. They are integral to everything.”10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."10 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryThe untold story behind one of NZ’s most successful start-upsPLUS: The animal welfare issue, the start-up's latest offshore push.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Shot in the dark': Search for NZ's best wine helped by Hawke's Bay pinot prodigyIt's the first time the awards have been held in the associate judge's home town.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWeather challenges for citrus industry, AGM and conference in Gisborne next monthThe CitrusNZ AGM and conference will be held in Gisborne in September.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMilk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated“You’re not going to miss that amount of milk as a dairy farmer."09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: How to grow a bumper crop of beetrootOpinion: I love seeing friends leaving with their jars of beetroot.09 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryFarming and footy with Smiley Barrett on The CountryKevin "Smiley" Barrett, Claire Taylor, Mike Casey, Vanessa Winning.09 Aug 02:30 AM
The Country'Deep dive' into farming businessThe Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.09 Aug 12:06 AM
