The CountryNew Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps fallingSheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.03 May 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
The CountryFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announcedWinner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.02 May 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to helpNYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.01 May 10:25 PM
The CountryWhat every pet owner should knowWhy the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."26 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
The CountryWaikato DairyNZ Farmwatch: Nitrate poisoning risk increaseAs cooler overcast conditions arrive, the risk of nitrate poisoning rises.22 Apr 04:30 PM
The Country'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
The CountryTwo horses shot dead by police north of Taupō'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'17 Apr 02:35 AM
The CountryA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
The CountryOlder dog care: What to watch out forOpinion: Vet Michaela Walmsley says keep an eye on your elderly canine.10 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 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 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 CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
The CountryMoving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurityOPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.11 Mar 10:09 PM
The CountryThe next step in the battle against bovine facial eczemaFacial eczema costs the NZ dairy sector at least $100 million annually in lost production.06 Mar 10:58 PM
The CountryHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
The CountryLIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semenLIC focused on implementing recommendations of an independent review.20 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsA significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryBlood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and deathParasite seen in sheep, goats and alpaca.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryGraduates help combat rural vet shortageRural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.11 Feb 06:05 PM
The CountryGovt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsStrong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsResults can be used to highlight areas for improving mating next season.06 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryDog owners warned to seek emergency vet care if animals eat toxic karaka berriesDogs are especially sensitive to the toxin in the orange berries, which are ripening now.02 Feb 02:24 AM
The CountryThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
The CountryWaipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural workFunding helps reduce student debt, support career.27 Jan 09:25 PM
The CountryHow Gareth Bearman keeps milk production up and costs downA $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.26 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountrySolid half-year profit for LIC despite 'challenging year''The stakes are high, but [farmers] continue to show resilience.'25 Jan 08:29 PM
The Country'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export banStrategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.23 Jan 08:47 PM
