The CountryHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDemand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānauThe Hub in Te Puke is supported by local growers and supermarkets.23 May 04:59 PM
The CountryAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
The CountryDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
OpinionSnails and oysters: From peasant fodder to posh fareOpinion: How did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption? 23 May 03:29 AM
The CountryWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones talks Budget 2025Shane Jones, Jason Te Brake, Chris Brandolino, Kane Brisco, and Rowena Duncum.23 May 01:31 AM
The CountryNearly 50 farms now involved in 'ground-breaking' INZB programmeProgramme aimed at boosting sector's profits by over $460m.22 May 11:05 PM
The CountryNew discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczemaThe disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.22 May 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLivestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister'New Zealand doesn’t have a luxury of turning off growth,' PM Christopher Luxon says.22 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
The CountryThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
The Country'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
The Country'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
The Country'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
The Country'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butterKaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.21 May 09:33 PM
The CountryBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
The Country5000ha solar and wind project near Whanganui one of country's biggestMeridian Energy is planning up to 45 wind turbines and 100ha of solar panels.21 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFamily's plea after devastating horse accident on rural roadCall for drivers to slow down when passing horses as rider recovers from injuries.21 May 06:00 AM
The Country'Feather in our cap': Norsewear wins Defence Force sock deal'It’s security for everyone here when you pick up a contract like that.'21 May 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: What's Fonterra up to in Shanghai?Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Anna Nelson, Lucas Fuess, and James Denholm. 21 May 01:45 AM
The Country'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rateGold Creek averages $11,675, Kerrah $12,099 to kick-start bull sales season.21 May 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
The CountryPrices dip at final GDT auction for the seasonThis is the final GDT auction for the season, which officially finishes on May 31.20 May 08:41 PM
The CountryFrom 'golden goose' to wastewater site: Farm plan sparks debateThe Pain Farm in Martinborough is the proposed site for a wastewater disposal facility.20 May 06:05 PM
The CountryHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When farmers say ‘trust us’, should we believe them?OPINION: They once lauded the Tank process. Now it's here and real, suddenly they hate it.20 May 06:00 PM
The CountryNorthland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGisborne farm life inspires uniquely humorous book about dead sheep'Super fun': A statistician turns her shock into a quirky book about dead sheep.20 May 04:00 AM
The CountrySweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee DayWinter is coming, but there’s a surprising bright spot in the world of pollinators.20 May 03:25 AM
The CountryNZ's red meat renaissance - RabobankOptimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.20 May 02:14 AM
The CountryThe Country: Ducks - friend or foe?Richard McIntyre, Mark de Lautour, Farmer Tom Martin, Kate Acland, and Corina Jordan.20 May 01:53 AM
The CountryOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
