PremiumPremiumThe CountryContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Time to talk about Christmas decorations (or is it?)OPINION: There is no official 'Christmas decorations start' date. Maybe there should be.29 Nov 04:05 PM
The Country‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain foodFounder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Summer reading picks for garden loversOPINION: These reads are perfect for lazy afternoons in the garden - and a hammock!29 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryTackling bushfires in 19th-century NZ"Enormous areas of valuable bush have also been destroyed."29 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryOne North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable againNorthland’s four councils employ 1539 staff, a number farmers say is excessive.29 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionFarming on the frontline of climate and cyber riskOPINION: For agribusinesses, cyber risk isn’t just about stolen data.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryScientist honoured for groundbreaking work in plant geneticsDr Tony Conner led Southern Hemisphere's first field trials of genetically modified crops.28 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryWeather with Chris Brandolino on The CountryC Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Rachel Shearer, Todd Clark, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.28 Nov 01:35 AM
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 CountryBeef mince now pricier than lamb as costs surgeRaboResearch says global demand has turned mince from a budget staple to a luxury buy.27 Nov 09:15 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 CountryThe Country: Geoff Ross on turning on-farm scrub into incomeNigel Woodhead, Geoff Ross, Mark de Lautour, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies. 27 Nov 12:50 AM
The Country'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
The CountryNZ sheepmeat exports hit record value in OctoberSheepmeat reached a record $14.31/kg amid strong EU and US demand.26 Nov 10:24 PM
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
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Cop30 – Balance or blah, blah, blah?OPINION: From the outside, it's difficult to see how 56,000 people could make progress.26 Nov 02:01 AM
The CountryThe Country: Luxon talks KiwiSaver and NZ SuperChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Tracy Brown and Hunter McGregor all featured. 26 Nov 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryUrban oasis: Inside Ponsonby’s hidden community farmTucked in between Ponsonby and Herne Bay is the last place you’d expect to find a farm.25 Nov 03:21 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra update with Miles HurrellMiles Hurrell, Michael Every, Richard Wyeth and Peter Newbold talk to The Country. 25 Nov 02:11 AM
The CountryFrom Punjab to Pāmu: Jas’ decade-long rise to top dairy awardJas Singh Mander left India in 2015 to study dairy farming in Rotorua.22 Nov 04:25 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Keeping crops productive all summerOPINION: Regular harvesting really does encourage plants to keep giving.22 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMillions of stoats? NZ’s furry menace in 1929“Neither dogs nor cats, nor both together, will keep these vermin away."22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The search for the great Kiwi fish and chip shopOPINION: You know the one, with the faded sign boasting, 'Voted Best Fish and Chips 1987'.22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondTips for watering your summer gardenOPINION: Water-wise gardening tips for the summer ahead.22 Nov 03:55 PM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryPreserving NZ's railcar history in PahiatuaVolunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons. 20 Nov 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
DairyDairyNZ opinion: Why farmers can’t afford to ignore the next big weather eventSponsored content: Why farmers can’t afford to ignore the next big weather event.19 Nov 08:00 PM
