The CountryThousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field DaysMore than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.26 Mar 07:56 PM
The Country'Opportunities before us': B+LNZ outlines strategy at annual meetingThe voter turnout represented 7.43% of registered sheep, beef and dairy farmers.26 Mar 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFire prohibition lifted in Whanganui as risk reducesThe region returned to a restricted fire season on March 26.26 Mar 03:01 AM
The CountryDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
The CountryNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryDog food with a difference in New PlymouthMy Raw Pet will offer nutritionist-designed pet food and weigh-ins for dogs.26 Mar 12:43 AM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Winston PetersChristopher Luxon, Graham Mourie, Steve Wyn-Harris, and Stephen Crossan.26 Mar 12:39 AM
The CountryKiwi company launches project to improve Northland water testingThe Bactosure project aims to make water testing simple, affordable and accessible.25 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country‘Outstanding’: Ludlow Farms wins East Coast farm environment awardsJudges said Ludlow Farms was a strong family business, highly regarded in the community.25 Mar 10:46 PM
The CountryJack Fagan eyes NZ Shears Circuit defenceTe Kūiti shearer is well-placed for a successful New Zealand Shears Circuit title defence.25 Mar 08:43 PM
The CountryTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
The Country‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryBoil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir raftersResidents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.25 Mar 01:01 AM
The CountryThe Country: Conor English on Donald TrumpConor English, Mark de Lautour, Greer Paterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Phil Duncan. 25 Mar 12:51 AM
The Country‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
The Country‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman finalSheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.24 Mar 09:09 PM
The CountryMeridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homesMeridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.24 Mar 08:32 PM
The CountryFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait back in black, but still a work in progressSynlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain. 24 Mar 03:33 AM
The Country‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kgDaniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year. 24 Mar 02:26 AM
The CountryRural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunchThe baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.24 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountrySynlait returns to profit, beats forecast Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.23 Mar 08:34 PM
The Country‘We won’t land bank’: Battle looms as council blocks new home zoning in WarkworthAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown opposes land plan as company heads to court.23 Mar 08:00 PM
The Country‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvestThe kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers honoured at inaugural Waimakariri awardsEnvironmental stewardship, technological innovation, and cooperative spirit celebrated.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWinter is the perfect time to grow your gardening knowledgeOpinion: Time to curl up by the fire with a good pile of gardening books by your side.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘Really lucky’: Farmers grateful for training programmeGrowing Future Farmers is a training programme aimed at increasing industry skills.22 Mar 04:00 PM
