The CountryPumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breachesPaengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.12 Mar 07:59 PM
The CountryRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā treesA conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.12 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom school leaver to forestry trailblazer: Young woman breaks barriers'When people ask me where I work they’re always surprised and say, ‘That’s a manly job!''12 Mar 01:00 AM
The Country'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award winners on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, Jane Smith, Alistair Niven12 Mar 12:39 AM
The CountryLocal knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaTwo Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.11 Mar 10:14 PM
The CountryDigger does its duty to deal with invasive weedDoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. 11 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM
The Country'Short and sharp': Early feijoa harvest hits Gisborne, Hawke's BayGrowers report good fruit size, but heavy crops have struggled due to wet conditions.11 Mar 08:19 PM
The Country‘World’s first’: NZ mill’s tissue machine to run on geothermal steamThe mill invested $20m to upgrade its paper machine.11 Mar 03:30 PM
The CountryWhy this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.11 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Wayne Langford on farming in MongoliaWayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.11 Mar 01:05 AM
The CountryTakapau puts its hand up to save rugby clubThe Takapau rugby club has a history of 140 years, but was on the verge of folding.10 Mar 09:11 PM
The CountryRural Games success for Toa HendersonHenderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.10 Mar 08:16 PM
The CountryFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
The CountryMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Dairy helps drive NZ stocks higherNZ stocks close almost one percent higher after a late buying surge. 10 Mar 05:26 AM
The Country‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
The CountryLuxon reinforces India free-trade deal promise ahead of visitThe deal was promised by the end of the term.10 Mar 04:36 AM
The Country'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
The Country'I was just there to have a crack': East Coast Young Farmer winner"Hopefully I can surprise a few people and bring the East Coast its first win since 2007."10 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
The Country'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 yearsSeveral families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.10 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryDrought update with Phil Duncan on The CountryPhil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, Jen Corkran.10 Mar 12:54 AM
The Country‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the YearCharlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.09 Mar 11:42 PM
The CountryHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
The CountryKiwi champs carve their legacy at historic Timbersports eventNZ STIHL Timbersports National Championships held at the Rural Games over the weekend.09 Mar 09:56 PM
The CountryPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool wasteWool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarm systems specialists hit the roadMatt Dalley and Wade Bell are the hosts of the Feed for Thought podcast.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 AM
