The CountryIkea and pine trees with Todd McClay on The CountryTodd McClay, Andrew Alderson, George Dodson, James Robertson, and Chris Brandolino. 05 Dec 12:42 AM
Sheep and BeefFuture is now: Farm Expo's special appeal for young farmersYoung farmers will be a special focus at Wairoa's East Coast Farming Expo in February. 04 Dec 11:31 PM
The CountryWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their ownBen and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.04 Dec 10:15 PM
The CountryA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance awardDavid Muscat led a2 Milk through three major deals to reshape its operations.04 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
The Country'Ideological hysteria' with Shane Jones on The CountryOn today's show: Miles Hurrell, Shane Jones, Barry Fox and Chris Russell. 04 Dec 12:41 AM
The CountryFinal ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit2025 is the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have failed.03 Dec 09:44 PM
The CountryLamb prices bring smiles to dials of Gisborne sheep farmersFarmers in Tairawhiti have plenty to smile about over lambing and current stock prices. 03 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryWhy haven't butter prices fallen?The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.03 Dec 08:46 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts Q1 profit, sticks to earnings and milk price guidanceFonterra lifted Q1 group profit after tax to $278m, up $15m on last year.03 Dec 08:30 PM
The Country'Recidivous behaviours' remain at rural rubbish sitesThe council's litter patrol team costs Whanganui ratepayers $180,000 a year. 03 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ sharemarket lifts as dairy stocks riseThe NZ sharemarket rose late in the day, with gentailers and dairy stocks making gains.03 Dec 05:01 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award shortlist announcedThe transtasman award recognises emerging primary sector leaders aged 21 to 35.03 Dec 01:23 AM
The CountryHorse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor'This is a devastating blow for our equestrian community.'03 Dec 01:07 AM
The CountryThe PM ponders selling Pāmu on The CountryOn today's show: Christopher Luxon, Derek Daniell, Jen Corkran and Jane Smith. 03 Dec 12:54 AM
The CountryWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a rowWhole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.02 Dec 09:51 PM
The CountryHow a hanging saw and a chopper could mean fewer power cuts where you liveTrees touching lines cause about 20% of outages on Unison’s network.02 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices slump for eighth straight GDT eventSupply continues to outweigh demand, with one auction left in the calendar year.02 Dec 08:35 PM
The CountryLong-serving governor steps down from major farming businessWhatarangi Murphy-Peehi has served Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation for 41 years.02 Dec 08:06 PM
The CountrySpanish pork producers ‘very concerned’ by African swine feverAround one third of Spain's pork export markets have temporarily halted imports.02 Dec 07:33 PM
The CountryWhy the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beansThe stronger tasting, cheaper and resilient robusta is being produced at a faster rate.02 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: GP loans and rural health with Chris HipkinsChris Hipkins, Mike McIntyre, David Birkett, Ben Pratt and Phil Duncan. 02 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionSam Whitelock: Simple habits to boost farmers' wellbeingOPINION: Pressure is pressure, whether you’re a farmer, grower, or a rugby player.01 Dec 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHam, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic01 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'01 Dec 05:06 PM
The CountryThe newest farmhands are tiny and pink and love devouring a potent pollutantMicrobes at a California dairy farm cut effluent storage pond methane by more than 85%.01 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country'Doing their Christmas shopping': Stock thefts prompt call for vigilance 'There are a lot of bad fellas doing their Christmas shopping.'01 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
