The CountryZespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRural youth recognised: 14 awarded Agri Futures ScholarshipsThe 14 scholarships mark a significant increase from the eight awarded last year.10 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: How Hugh Jackson keeps the black dog at bayHugh Jackson, Paul Allison, Chris Russell, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, J. van Halder.10 Oct 01:02 AM
The Country'Ko wai hoki rātou?': Ngātiwai rangatira speaks out after ejection from foreshore and seabed debateThe bill would tighten rules for Māori seeking customary marine title.10 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoan fallout: Govt among biggest losers in Cherri Global collapseThe company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.10 Oct 12:00 AM
The Country'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
The CountryNeil Brown is swapping the mayoral chains for the tractor cabBrown plans to help out on his son's farm after 21 years at Ashburton District Council.09 Oct 09:52 PM
The CountryLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
The CountryAn egg-cellent choice? We're eating more than 200 eggs each a yearNew Zealand has about 1.6 million commercial hens, with some now laying larger eggs.09 Oct 08:35 PM
The CountryFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
The Country‘So sad’: Clarkson loses first Diddly Squat calf to bovine TBThe 65-year-old said the cow was pregnant with twins when it caught TB.09 Oct 08:05 PM
The CountryBack on water or Airbnb? Historic paddleboat hits marketWhile not in prime shape, the Otunui has 'seen far worse'.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The price of moving away from sending lettersOPINION: MBIE says New Zealanders are sending fewer letters than ever before.09 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
The CountryThe Country: Laura Koot on how to be confidentListen online to Mike Green, Blake Holgate, Laura Koot and Andrew Gibson. 09 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryCross-sector body to steer 'strong wool' industry'A real opportunity' to lift NZ's wool value and visibility globally: Alliance chair.08 Oct 10:10 PM
The Country'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 PM
The CountryNorthern Ireland faces vegan sausage roll ban under Brexit dealBrexit may cause vegan sausage rolls in Northern Ireland to be renamed.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTrump to unveil farmer aid as China shuns US cropsNew York Times: 'It’s kind of a slow-motion train wreck six years in the making'.08 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryCaulerpa infestations dying back but threat of marine takeover still real At Omakiwi Cove, caulerpa biomass dropped 95–100% within three weeks.08 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryNo long-term hangover after wine spill into Napier’s Ahuriri EstuaryAfter three days of monitoring, there was no lasting environmental harm found.08 Oct 02:29 AM
The CountryThe Country: Coping with grief with farmer Ele LudemannChristopher Luxon, Ele Ludemann, Matt Bolger, and Nicola Eccleton. 08 Oct 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryNew trademark launched to champion NZ grainGrain Mark helps shoppers spot NZ-grown wheat, barley, oats, and maize products.07 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Culture of fear’: Former minister details WorkSafe concerns at Talley’sFormer minister says Talley's had 'serious deficencies' and a 'culture of fear'.07 Oct 08:14 PM
The CountryDairy prices dip again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder fell 2.3% and mozzarella tanked 11.8%.07 Oct 07:42 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade with IndiaTodd McClay, Bex Green, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Kate Acland.07 Oct 12:42 AM
The CountryFarmers busy docking after big numbers of lamb arrivalsLambing season is a success, driven by good survival rates and improved weather.06 Oct 09:47 PM
The Country141-year-old rural hall for sale - No 8 wire charm includedA piece of the bathroom door is cut out so it can open without colliding with the toilet.06 Oct 09:02 PM
The CountryIndustry leaders challenge Luxon’s labour claimsYummy Fruit boss Paul Paynter says his orchards aren’t short of staff right now.06 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryMāori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE marketMāori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.06 Oct 05:00 PM
