The CountryDecent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought wordThe east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.10 Dec 12:57 AM
The CountryFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Damien O'Connor, Brooke Watson, Farmer Tom Martin.10 Dec 12:55 AM
The CountryGovernment gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'10 Dec 12:32 AM
The Country'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'09 Dec 10:46 PM
The CountryHam, lamb, pavlova or trifle: What do Kiwis eat on Christmas day?Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in.09 Dec 10:45 PM
The Country'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.09 Dec 10:21 PM
The CountryShearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua ShowAge ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.09 Dec 09:17 PM
The CountryThe Country: NZ politics with Stuart NashPhil Duncan, Stuart Nash, Pita Alexander, Grant McCallum.09 Dec 02:16 AM
The CountryAerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affairAviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.08 Dec 10:10 PM
The CountryPills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissionsScientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.08 Dec 09:39 PM
The CountryBoost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei ShowA new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.08 Dec 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryThousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P ShowThousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.08 Dec 12:57 AM
The CountryVege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettesOpinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPastures Past: A new buzzword in fencingKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
The CountryA tale of two old tractors“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."06 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryTriumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journeyThe inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.06 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryWhen coffee leads to collaborationIt all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.06 Dec 03:58 PM
The CountryLow confidence from Marlborough’s three big industries'They’re businesses that have a lot of economic significance behind them.'06 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth HeegChris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.06 Dec 01:38 AM
The CountryFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
The CountryMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
The CountryThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 AM
The Country'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
The CountryDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryMiles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk priceMiles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.05 Dec 01:15 AM
The CountryWairarapa MP: 'The Government is listening to farmers'Rural New Zealand is a driving force for our nation’s prosperity.05 Dec 12:02 AM
The CountryReport confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.04 Dec 10:50 PM
The CountryFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
The Country'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
The CountryMother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'04 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farmsCulling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.04 Dec 06:29 AM
