OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Nitrate in drinking water - research v headlinesOPINION: Research shows nitrate in water may pose less risk than some claims suggest.15 Sep 04:26 AM
The CountryThe Country: Paris and Palestine with David SeymourDavid Seymour, David Clark, Todd Charteris, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. 15 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
The CountryBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaroundThe June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.14 Sep 11:14 PM
The CountryThe young entrepreneur lacing up a future for NZ strong woolMeet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool & vege scraps into biodegradable shoelaces.14 Sep 10:20 PM
The Country'Blindsided': Ag education leader slams Govt’s curriculum changesKerry Allen says she'll be encouraging the Government to review the decision.14 Sep 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers canned: Wattie’s tells long-standing growers their peaches are no longer neededWattie's appears to be reducing canned peaches from Hawke’s Bay, an industry leader said.14 Sep 06:20 PM
The CountryFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Anyone for strawberry spinach?Opinion: If you want a talking piece, try growing this 400-year-old vegetable.13 Sep 05:05 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Hear me out - Marmite and jandals can grow our economyOPINION: Welcome to New Zealand, please accept this jar of 'salty tar stuff'. 13 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFamily's 60-year journey with vintage hay balerSteve Howarth reckons it has made about 500,000 bales since it was bought in 1965.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school13 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'A most enjoyable afternoon': The Women’s Institute in NZ"The underlying aims of the Institute are homemaking, co-operation, and citizenship."13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: My farming future tumbles into the 'awful' pitOPINION: Could I be transformed from urban waster into a true countryman?12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryMarton Dam classified ‘dangerous’ under new government safety regulations Marton B Dam, located at Tūtaenui Reservoir, has been classified as a “dangerous dam”.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionEmily Levenson: Can NZ keep growing its own veges?OPINION: Vegetable growers are under increasing economic and bureaucratic pressures.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country‘I’ve found a steam train’: Historical locomotive discovered in sand bankThe locomotive is "The Skunk" which was first in operation from 1876.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'I'm passionate about the quarrying industry': Meet Keri HarrisonHarrison is one of a small group of Kiwi women holding an A-grade quarry manager’s ticket.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country38 bridges and culverts need repair - funding covers just one'I don’t want to make things any worse ... but that list of 38 will grow by December.'12 Sep 03:30 AM
The CountryChina partnership offers 'a new era' for NZ velvetFrozen velvet can now be imported into China for processing.12 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryShock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia ecosanctuaryThe proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.12 Sep 02:47 AM
The CountryTauranga grower takes top national awardThe 29-year-old Tauranga lab manager beat six regional champions in the final.12 Sep 02:38 AM
The CountryAll Blacks and Warriors weather report on The CountryChris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Nigel Woodhead, Tim Dangen, C Russell, Barry Soper.12 Sep 01:52 AM
The CountryForest guardians reject use of GMOs'Even if it is legal at the national level, it’s not accepted in FSC-certified forests.'11 Sep 10:42 PM
The CountryTeachers offered up to $40k to stay in hard-to-staff schoolsIt replaces an old scheme, which was capped at a maximum of $17,500.11 Sep 09:02 PM
The CountryHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 PM
HorticultureBumper avocado crop pushes prices down Avocados are selling for as little as 19c in parts of New Zealand.11 Sep 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s futureLactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.11 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryBoutique cheesemaker in liquidation, creditors face possible shortfallIt's the second dairy company to go into liquidation in as many weeks.11 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryGreen screening: Farmers feature in environmental filmRecloaking the Bay will be screened at Prince's Gate Hotel in Rotorua next week.11 Sep 02:31 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on Charlie KirkWayne Langford, Winston Peters, Kevin Mortensen, and Dr David Burger. 11 Sep 01:38 AM
The Country'Nice and close to the fish': King Salmon's new $8m siteChief executive Carl Carrington says the new site would create 70-100 jobs.10 Sep 10:02 PM
The CountryFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
