The CountryFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra moves global consumer business sale up a gear, favours IPO and trade sale trackChief executive Miles Hurrell says there's 'significant' interest.11 Nov 04:13 AM
The CountryFamily tickled pink with peony business“This is our office! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to working a nine-to-five.”11 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryFonterra lifts forecast range for farmgate milk priceThe mid-point is up 50 cents to $9.50 a kilogram of milk solids (kgMS).11 Nov 01:27 AM
The CountryThe Country: Todd Charteris talks rural banks and climate changeTodd Charteris, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Justin Kitto, Phil Duncan.11 Nov 12:59 AM
The Country'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's BayCouncils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.10 Nov 11:54 PM
The CountryEconomic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmersSetback for an industry symbolic of China’s decades-long economic rise.10 Nov 08:09 PM
The CountryFonterra to test IPO case for Consumer businessThe dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.10 Nov 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOutlook for dairy: Fresh signs of life but China still disappointsNew Zealand and Australian milk production is off to the strongest season start in years.09 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryVege tips: Eating thistles? Don't knock it 'til you've tried itOPINION: These thistles are a staple in the French diet.09 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryThe 1912 North Island A and P Show draught horse debacleKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.09 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryChris Bayley: Four-generation farm and a rugby past with Brian LochoreChris Bayley recalls playing rugby with legends and running family's Pikiroa Farm.08 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryKiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef marketMindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryTrump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryTractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in timeKem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryPredator-free programme on ice due to lack of fundsAn ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.08 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryBest-selling cookbook author heads to HāweraGuests can enjoy a buffet lunch, hear from Margo Flanagan and donate to a good cause.08 Nov 01:26 AM
The CountryThe Country: Rural banking with Federated FarmersRichard McIntyre, Gavin Hodgson, Smiley Barrett, Grant Nisbett, Chris Hipkins.08 Nov 01:01 AM
The CountryFrom Auckland to Taranaki: How one machine changed a farmer's journeyNew dialysis machine at Taranaki hospital eases life for Ōpunakē farmer Mark Walsh.07 Nov 11:59 PM
The CountryNew Forest Farm opening for public toursGlenn and Lynda Howatson to showcase sustainable farming, offer advice in Taranaki tours.07 Nov 11:46 PM
The CountryMeat the Need holds online auction to help Kiwis doing it tough“Every bid in this auction brings us closer to ... ensuring no one in NZ goes hungry."07 Nov 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilienceKirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.07 Nov 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOne farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set inDrought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.07 Nov 05:07 PM
The CountryKirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring ShearsA shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.07 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySafe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.07 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryKiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producerTasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.07 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryWinston Peters talks Donald Trump on The CountryWinston Peters, Emma Higgins, Chris McCullough, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.07 Nov 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'07 Nov 12:47 AM
The Country$100k in 24 hours: Generous donors give last cents to replace spoiled frozen food"Sorry it's not much. But you deserve this," one donor wrote.07 Nov 12:10 AM
The CountryFlying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing finalThe Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.06 Nov 10:24 PM
The CountryEketāhuna School puts on spring show and pet dayIt's Eketāhuna's turn to hold its annual pet day.06 Nov 10:16 PM
The Country'They built it together': Son selling iconic winery eight years after dad's death'Since my father died, my mother, she comes over here more to cry than anything else.'06 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryClimate Change: Could food rationing become a reality?OPINION: Would the public accept climate-motivated rationing?06 Nov 04:30 PM
