The CountryLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
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 CountryClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
The CountryFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia28 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
The Country'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
The CountryThe one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree onA predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.26 Nov 09:57 PM
The CountryWhy NZ’s poultry sector says red tape is putting animal health at riskNZ vets say only one antibiotic remains viable for commercial poultry use. 14 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryHundreds of dog attacks recorded in Far North over three yearsCouncil data shows up to 500 dog attacks reported in the Far North since 2023.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
The Country‘Incompetent’: Conservationist wants MPI removed from hornet eradication missionBrad Windust warns hundreds of queens could now be spread across Auckland.03 Nov 09:15 PM
The Country'Smart, soulful pup' Diego may be the one for youAt just 10 months old, Diego is already showing a calm and gentle nature.16 Oct 09:48 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryAn egg-cellent choice? We're eating more than 200 eggs each a yearNew Zealand has about 1.6 million commercial hens, with some now laying larger eggs.09 Oct 08:35 PM
The Country‘So sad’: Clarkson loses first Diddly Squat calf to bovine TBThe 65-year-old said the cow was pregnant with twins when it caught TB.09 Oct 08:05 PM
The Country'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 PM
The CountryAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryAnimal cruelty concerns: MPI, SPCA respond as sheep shot with arrowsMPI has referred the alleged incident in Tokomaru Bay to the police.02 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountrySlow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 yearsThe minister said the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.01 Oct 08:41 PM
The CountryAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryWater troughs for cattle - and cats? 1940s animal welfare concernsCat water request had one councillor saying, "The whole thing’s too fantastic for words.”27 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryPlea for farmers from all regions to join sheep poo study Beef + Lamb New Zealand is looking at how facial eczema affects farms across NZ.26 Sep 02:12 AM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl'We don’t care who the culprit is, we just want that hive gone.'09 Sep 10:13 PM
The Country'Incredible endorsement': Northland dog grooming brand wins US awardHolistic Hound's grooming bar won an award at the USA Pet Innovation Awards.03 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
