The CountryBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
The CountryLaura Bradley's historic moment at Wairarapa Spring ShearsSouthern Hawke’s Bay shearer impresses in only her second competition in the top grade.02 Nov 08:32 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ under fire over hornet responseBrad Windust says slow action could devastate beekeeping and farming industries.02 Nov 05:21 PM
The CountryLuxury Waiheke vineyard to pay $18k to fired workerThe company has previously been fined for breaching noise limits.02 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountryPastures Past: Captain McKenzie's prolific Merino ramThe Captain's ram was so virile that its exploits were spoken of 60 years later in 1938.01 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The great cushion climb - one man’s quest for his actual pillowOPINION: Why are we buying things for a room in which we spend most of the time asleep?01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGarden art doesn't have to cost the earth: Kem OrmondOPINION: Art in the garden offers a chance to express your style and creativity.01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySafer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safetyMore than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme. 31 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryThe Country: Peters v Fonterra with Barry SoperChris Brandolino, Mark de Lautour, Tim Dangen, Rachel Shearer, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.31 Oct 01:16 AM
The CountryFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
The CountryNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
The CountryFamily speaks out after fatal factory failureBallance Agri-Nutrients had twice been warned to fix safety guards before his death.30 Oct 07:47 PM
The CountryEnvironment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farmIt’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.30 Oct 07:28 PM
The CountryMahurangi oyster farmers despair at Watercare's biggest sewage spill yetAbout 1200cu m of wastewater spilled into the Mahurangi River.30 Oct 07:14 PM
The Country‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHuntaway capital readies for annual dog challenge'It’s completely different than anything else that happens around the country.'30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The Country'Where's the help?': Clutha farmers count cost of devastating stormFarmers say insurance won’t cover the kilometres of fences destroyed.30 Oct 02:50 AM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryPoverty Bay A&P Spring Show attendance biggest in recent yearsGates figures from the Spring Show topped 21,500 people across Friday and Saturday. 30 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryHalter replaces 30 towers after storm hits virtual farm fencing networkAbout 70 South Island farms lost service after last week’s wild storms.29 Oct 11:27 PM
The CountryRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The Country'Opportunistic criminals' target rural Taranaki propertiesFuel, farm tools and quad bikes are among the items most often stolen.29 Oct 10:07 PM
The CountryHow Northland’s artisan butchers are making sausages the new BBQ stapleBeef and lamb prices are up 30%, pushing more Kiwis to choose sausages.29 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthJacqueline Rowarth: Feeding people v emissions targets - context is everythingOPINION: Leaders at the UN meeting stressed feeding people must come before emissions.29 Oct 08:58 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The CountryFrom Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel techThe five-day event in Spain will test real-world machinery troubleshooting skills.29 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay News: 'An exciting vision': Matauri Bay artist transforms old farm shedThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.29 Oct 03:55 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
