The CountryCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryArchie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year winEketāhuna sheep and beef farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.25 Mar 01:29 AM
The CountryKiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returnsClouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.24 Mar 11:46 PM
The CountryWelsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shearWelshman Llyr Jones won the North Island Speed Shear Championship on Saturday.24 Mar 09:53 PM
The CountryWork progressing on Far North reservoirThe Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTraction engine debate heats up in 1891Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.23 Mar 04:05 PM
The Country'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThey all own a little part of our award: Regional Dairy Industry winners grateful for help along the wayAlvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig came to New Zealand from Uruguay.22 Mar 08:00 PM
The Country'Great people' and 'awesome countryside' the perks of being a scannerBlair Stewart's business scans around 350,000 sheep in a season, and about 60,000 cattle.22 Mar 06:30 PM
The CountryMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryAll creatures great and small - the life of a rural vetIn the end, it’s your family who pay the price.22 Mar 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
The CountryCitizen scientist Steve Wyn-Harris talks meteorites on The CountryDarryl Butterick, Smiley Barrett, Steve Wyn-Harris, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.22 Mar 02:40 AM
The CountryFarmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows foundFarmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.22 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryEcan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."22 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
The CountryRural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licencesA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.21 Mar 02:38 AM
The CountryThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
The CountryFonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The CountryMiles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.21 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRewards all round in Fonterra's half-year resultFonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.20 Mar 11:55 PM
The Country'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is risingRabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.20 Mar 11:46 PM
The CountryInterest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolmentsA strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.20 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountrySeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryThe Prime Minister talks past US presidents on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michelle Pye, Mike McIntyre, Sam McIvor.20 Mar 12:45 AM
The Country'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.19 Mar 11:44 PM
The CountryPrices drop again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder is Fonterra's biggest reference product.19 Mar 09:10 PM
The Country'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
The CountryCouple's advice after 65 years of marriageDawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.19 Mar 03:39 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' commentWinston Peters, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, Tim Williams, Cameron Bagrie.19 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryRural communities embrace Surfing for FarmersThe season’s prizegiving was held earlier this month at Pourerere Beach.19 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryTop placings for Stratford woodchoppersStratford brothers Shane and Jack Jordan went head to head at the national competition.18 Mar 11:00 PM
