OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and scienceOpinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.03 Dec 09:06 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
The Country‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delayGisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warnThe MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.03 Dec 04:34 AM
The Country'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farmingShiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.03 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryDairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownershipMatt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.03 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo meat chickens in avian flu scare, sales unlikely to fallOutbreak concerning, but not the most feared strain. 02 Dec 11:12 PM
The CountryStoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.02 Dec 10:47 PM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The CountryOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
The CountryWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
The CountryHigh nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residentsDo-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.02 Dec 05:59 AM
Rural businessAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
Rural businessYealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76Peter Yealands has died at 76 leaving a lasting legacy in wine.02 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryThousands in Stratford weather four seasons in one A&P show15,000 people and smiles all round as families enjoy a great day out.02 Dec 03:41 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay drought closer as 30C temperatures forecastDrought looms: It was one of the Bay's driest Novembers.02 Dec 03:25 AM
The CountryGirls who Grow supporting young women in ag'Now is the time to grow the next generation of female change-makers.'02 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryFirst case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farmMinistry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.02 Dec 02:21 AM
The CountryCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
The CountryThe Country: Carbon farming with David SeymourDavid Seymour, Doug Avery, Steve Wyn-Harris, Phil Duncan.02 Dec 12:59 AM
The CountryCharbelle Tatoo Pix wins top awardThe winners received the prestigious Beledene Shield and $3000.01 Dec 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: A bird flu pandemic would be one of the most foreseeable catastrophes in historyNew York Times: H5N1 is raging out of control among America’s cattle.01 Dec 10:05 PM
The Country'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit communityCourtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme. 01 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryMan rescued from well in rural Taranaki“They did a wonderful job getting the guy out, and that’s what they’re trained for.” 01 Dec 09:24 PM
The CountryYoung handlers shine at showThe rain didn't dampen the spirits of the young handlers.01 Dec 07:01 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
The CountryWhat lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secretHow did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?01 Dec 05:18 PM
The CountryTemperatures forecast to exceed 30C across NZ this weekAccording to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'We're rural NZ... we want to be out on our farms': Farmer hits out at council 'over-regulation'The bylaw is convoluted and adding to financial burdens for struggling farmers.01 Dec 04:00 PM