PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk back in favour after strong first halfAlternative dairy company a2 has claimed a top-five spot in China's formula market.19 Feb 04:20 AM
The CountryPāmu Farms takes hit from dairy slump, Cyclone GabrielleThe state-owned enterprise has improved it full-year forecast.19 Feb 04:18 AM
The CountryCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
The Country'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announcedPleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.19 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Drought and damsPhil Duncan, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Vanessa Winning, Steve Hollander, Grant McCallum.19 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUS closely eyeing NZ while taking temperature of dairy markets this yearUS Dairy Export Council expects NZ won’t be as 'aggressive' on price as in 2023.18 Feb 11:57 PM
The CountryA2 Milk rallies sharply after profit beats forecastsA2 Milk's first-half earnings have defied a slump in China's infant formula market.18 Feb 11:03 PM
The CountryBiggest annual event in Pahīatua expected to attract 150 competitorsCompetitors are expected from New Zealand, Australia and as far as Scotland.18 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryDolly the Warhorse statue aimed for unveiling in 2026The fundraising goes on for Dolly the Warhorse.18 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryNew initiative for farmers launchedThe initiative was created by farmers and is supported by Taranaki Catchment Communities.18 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryPGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalatesPGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.18 Feb 10:51 PM
The Country'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in MatamataForty firefighters battled the blaze.18 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryRoundabout grass mown down by vigilante hay balerLong grass is being turned into hay on a busy Bay of Plenty roundabout.18 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armywormHighly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.18 Feb 09:38 PM
The CountryStratford rural workshops to help farmersWorm management and finance management are the focus of two upcoming events.18 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after quad bike and motorcycle crash on Warkworth propertyPolice are continuing to investigate the crash which happened at the weekend.18 Feb 07:13 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsA significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryAussie Olympian stood down for wearing mankiniRiders were encouraged to wear fancy dress for the event.18 Feb 04:31 PM
The CountryExtreme winds to lash South Island as heat continues for rest of NZWind gusts of up to 130km/h will strike parts of the country today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRabobank Best of The Country: February 17, 2024David Seymour, Te Radar, Jane Smith, Paul Paynter, Stefan Vogel, Winston Peters.18 Feb 03:45 PM
The CountryPurple Poppy Day honours animals that have served in conflictHow Paddy, the Irish terrier, became a mascot in World War I.18 Feb 11:00 AM
The CountryWhy this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”17 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountryWorking with farmers draws man to environmental manager roleBen Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCall for urban Kiwis to try farm experienceThe Open Farms initiative aims to reconnect urban and rural kiwis.17 Feb 03:59 PM
The Country'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
The CountryWater restrictions for Stratford as river levels fallSprinklers, irrigation systems and unattended hoses are banned until further notice.16 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Critical’: Luxon wants new dams built across the country'I'm deeply, deeply supportive of more water storage.'16 Feb 05:00 PM
The Country'We’re open- come and enjoy it': Free beer on offer to ease highway detour stressBusinesses say communication needs to be better so visitors still travel north.16 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryTackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.16 Feb 04:21 AM
The CountryThe Country at Southern Field DaysMatt Chisholm, Stefan Vogel, the Fagans, Mark Patterson, Peter Newbold, Bruce Cameron.16 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryWoodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tankThree consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.15 Feb 11:54 PM
The CountryOne dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashesThree crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.15 Feb 11:00 PM
The Country37-year-old farm worker dies after car crash into ditchThe man worked at a local avocado farm and was returning home when the crash occurred.15 Feb 09:41 PM