The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
OpinionOpinion: Let's work to attract and retain great people on farmOPINION: Farmers are telling me how difficult it is to find the staff they need.03 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFarmers selling stock, land amid ‘extreme’ droughtParts of Marlborough are having their driest period since 1930.01 Mar 09:13 PM
The Country'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milkingMaui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.01 Mar 03:48 AM
The CountrySunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field DaysThe country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.01 Mar 12:58 AM
The CountryWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
The CountryBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
The CountrySheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
The CountryDogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre eventRaetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.27 Feb 08:38 PM
The Country'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
The CountryWhen blade shearing was kingKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan changeOpinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDCANZ calls for capping of agricultural subsidies'Agricultural subsidies need to be a central focus of Ministerial Conference discussions.'26 Feb 09:25 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
The CountryToa Henderson wins at Pahīatua ShearsToa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.26 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalistsTwo finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdownJack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFrank Sydenham Trust scholarship extended throughout NZFrank Sydenham Trust $100,000 Scholarship widens eligibility criteria.26 Feb 03:59 PM
The Country'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
The CountryMeet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalistsThree finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.26 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryBig weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden ShearsResults from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.25 Feb 08:36 PM
The CountryMeet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalistsTwo finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry ticks Zespri plans to boost growers' shares investmentIndustry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRare breeds on show at Huiroa farmFrom llamas to clydesdales, creatures great and small are on show at the Taranaki farm.24 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalistsThree finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.24 Feb 05:31 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalistsThree finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.23 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryIreland and NZ team up to research methane emissionsNZ and Ireland working together to research methane emissions.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next weekAfter more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.23 Feb 03:35 AM
The Country2D trees lead to boost in yield for fruit growers"For apples, it's about double and for cherries, it's about a 50 per cent increase."22 Feb 08:23 PM
The CountryStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM