The CountryAnimal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence saysCrown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryObituary: Rod Oram - Champion of business, climate journalism and inaugural Business Herald editorOram was widely respected for his work and personal kindness.20 Mar 01:41 AM
The CountryThe Prime Minister talks past US presidents on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michelle Pye, Mike McIntyre, Sam McIvor.20 Mar 12:45 AM
The Country'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
The CountryWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.19 Mar 11:44 PM
The CountryStrong demand for autumn born calvesA weekly report from stock sale at Rongotea19 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryFoodHQ ready to put down rootsThe industry-led think tank has a new location.19 Mar 10:47 PM
The CountryJournalist and commentator Rod Oram dies after heart attack while cyclingA statement from his family said he 'passed peacefully', surrounded by his loved ones.19 Mar 10:28 PM
Sponsored Stories“I’ve really found my happy place”Get behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Amarok with Jamie Mackay19 Mar 10:16 PM
The CountryPrices drop again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder is Fonterra's biggest reference product.19 Mar 09:10 PM
The Country'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
The Country'Party within a party' for environmental leadersStewart Dairylands wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award.19 Mar 03:56 AM
The CountryCouple's advice after 65 years of marriageDawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.19 Mar 03:39 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' commentWinston Peters, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, Tim Williams, Cameron Bagrie.19 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryRural communities embrace Surfing for FarmersThe season’s prizegiving was held earlier this month at Pourerere Beach.19 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryTop placings for Stratford woodchoppersStratford brothers Shane and Jack Jordan went head to head at the national competition.18 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryCheap tomatoes great for shoppers - not for growers'As the season went on and production increased, volumes increased and prices come down.'18 Mar 10:06 PM
The CountryDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenantsIntermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.18 Mar 04:15 PM
The CountryNorthland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industryAlmost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste18 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
The CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
The Country'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nestWhen the probe went down, the wasps came up.18 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryFamily celebrate winning farm environment awardsJudges impressed with family's farming system.18 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryTodd McClay talks drought and China on The CountryTodd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Amy Bielski, Phil Duncan, Allan Barber.18 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the YearŌpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.18 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryNine to battle for East Coast Young Farmer titleThe regional final is on this weekend in Masterton.17 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryYoung Farmers has long historyThe first young farmers club was formed nearly 100 years ago.17 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryKaitāia’s Zane Kaaka takes out $30k top prize at Ninety Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaNinety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza delivers success for local fishers.17 Mar 09:44 PM
The CountryKiwis open shearing series with win over WalesDavid Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.17 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
