PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
The Country'Great result for our farmers': GDT lift - is $10 back on the table?Dairy’s 2026 momentum continues, prices jumping 6.7% across board in latest GDT Auction.04 Feb 12:51 AM
The CountryNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
The Country'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slumpUnderlying ebitda is expected to be between break-even and $5m.03 Feb 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Supply hangover’: Bumper crops, US tariffs leave NZ wine industry with a headacheWine consumption in New Zealand is at its lowest level in more than 20 years.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryAuckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'03 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumThe Country'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forests01 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryFears dung beetle investment will be flushed awayNZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.30 Jan 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Infant formula recall gives investors jitters, Colonial's upgrade and BlackRock still bullishSynlait Milk says none of its ingredients are linked to the overseas recall.29 Jan 06:00 PM
The Country'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
The Country'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auctionPGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.27 Jan 09:55 PM
The CountryHow Bea built a business from backyard fruitBea Spraggs grows heirloom fruit to feed her year-round preserving.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryFonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmersFonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.21 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMilk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains holdNew Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.21 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryPrices edge higher in latest GDT auctionThis follows a strong 6.3% jump in the first auction of the year two weeks ago.20 Jan 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryFood prices dip again but power and grocery bills keep climbingElectricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021.15 Jan 10:46 PM
The CountrySeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySummer questions: A year of change for dairy - Fonterra's Matt Bolger reflectsMD of co-operative affairs says the sale of Mainland will deliver value back to farmers. 11 Jan 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTeacher turns lockdown hobby into new distillery business 'The environment has played a key role in what we’re about.'11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bipartisanship support for trade deals is crucialOPINION: Why political parties need to prioritise the national interest on trade.09 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryAvocado growers brace for $150b shiftMore than half of New Zealand farm owners will be 65 or older within a decade.09 Jan 04:03 PM
The CountryDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
The CountryAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
Rural businessRural leader launches finance and payments appThe GrowPay app links farmers to lending, deposits and a digital wallet.06 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
Rural businessWi Pere Trust announces Tim Rhodes as CEO and Richard Briant as secretaryThe trust has appointed Tim Rhodes as CEO and Richard Briant as secretary.31 Dec 10:04 PM
