The CountryVege tips: Yacon adds a juicy twist to your garden and plateOpinion: Yacon is juicy, sweet, and crunchy, with the texture of a watermelon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFree DDT offered in the war against wasps in 1949Free DDT powder offer left the Department of Agriculture "flooded with requests" in 1949.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Rare and authentic': NZ's first Land Rover sparks charity driveJulian Paton bought 'Twenty', the first Land Rover to reach New Zealand.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Wow, the bird song': Record year for pest control in Pukenui ForestRats have halved in 18 months, benefiting tūī and kākāriki populations.09 Aug 05:36 AM
The CountryWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comebackTaste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.08 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryNapier-Wairoa road: Tenders set to open for Waikare Gorge highway projectA long and winding road to Wairoa and a fix that is likely to cost $425m.08 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Fowler: Kiwis wary of the cost of butter a century agoOPINION: The Heretaunga Plains were suitable for butter due to lime content.08 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryNZ avocado exports surgeExport volumes increased 170% to 3.6 million trays this season.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryHow Georgie's helping farmers help the environment'For me, the most important way to understand farmers is to go out on the farm with them.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: New vaccine tech offers hope against foot-and-mouthOPINION: FMD is one of the world’s most economically devastating livestock diseases. 08 Aug 03:07 AM
The CountryPlenty interest in ‘nProve’ programmeBeef genetics nProve programme from B+L NZ is proving popular around NZ. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
The CountryThe Country: Gas supply woes with Ballance CEO Kelvin WickhamKelvin Wickham, James Robertson, Rachel Shearer, Phil Duncan, Hamish McKay. 08 Aug 01:51 AM
The CountryT&G Global profit up amid booming apple salesT&G's Envy apples had a strong season, outperforming in key markets.08 Aug 01:09 AM
The CountryThe place where building materials rust 50 times faster than rest of NZCarbon steel corrodes 22 times faster here than inland New Zealand, according to research.07 Aug 11:11 PM
The CountryWhy cottage cheese is making a surprising comeback, spurred by social mediaOnce a sad diet staple, cottage cheese is back – and having a surprisingly tasty glow up.07 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryClive resident calls for dredging as first form of river maintenanceHBRC has begun work on strengthening the riverbank beside Farndon Rd.07 Aug 10:17 PM
The Country'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFor Argentine farmers, Milei's free-market reforms fall shortFarmers’ frustrations are chiefly directed at export taxes - reduced but still in place.07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRapid change brings challenges for NZ's fastest-growing districtThe area's population is expected to almost double in 30 years.07 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
The Country'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
The CountryThe Country: Australia's foot-and-mouth disease vaccineJane Smith, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Chris Russell. 07 Aug 01:39 AM
The CountryMinisters visiting Kaitāia for rural health roadshow and community talksThe roadshow includes discussions with health professionals and residents.06 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
The CountryResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
The Country'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII braveryPhil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.06 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyA 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country‘Unfair punishment’: Rural Auckland homeowners hit hard by sudden rates jumpRural areas such as Waiuku face rate rises of over 23%, local politicians say.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy seasonButter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.06 Aug 04:12 AM
The CountryAre NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.06 Aug 03:36 AM
The Country'Woody's in the garden again': Blind pig's gate-opening anticsBlind kunekune learned to open an electric gate. Neighbourhood visits ensued.06 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryCounting down to 'biggest Spring Show yet'Exhibitor packs and schedules have gone out for the show in mid-October06 Aug 02:45 AM
