The CountryRural news in brief: Farm vehicle safety and Otiwhiti Station partial saleA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.14 Mar 03:32 AM
The CountryField Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.14 Mar 03:15 AM
The CountryTough times ahead for sheep and beef farmersBeef+Lamb NZ's update 2023-24 shows a 67pc fall in farm profit from the 2021-22 year.14 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryGlobal challenges take toll on red meat exportsNZ exported $759m worth of products in January 2024 - down 8pc on January 2023.14 Mar 01:29 AM
The CountryThe PM reports live from Central Districts Field Days for The CountryChristopher Luxon, Katie Milne, Pete Barnes, Josh Cliff, and Chris Russell.14 Mar 01:26 AM
The CountryGovernment pushes pause on Significant Natural Areas, tells councils ‘don’t bother’Act-National coalition agreement committed to halting any new SNAs.13 Mar 10:55 PM
The CountryMangamahu Dog Trial Club celebrates centennial eventThe event was well attended with 152 heading dogs competing and a record 252 huntaways.13 Mar 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands downHe talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySustainability goals earn Kāeo couple Northland Share Farmers of the Year titleFar North's Jeremy and Kate Mounter named Share Farmers of the Year13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald winners on The CountryKate Acland, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, G Watson, P Stroup, Angus Moore, David Foote.13 Mar 12:30 AM
The Country'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winnersAgricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.12 Mar 10:23 PM
The Country'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against KiwisWales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?12 Mar 09:55 PM
The CountryCountry comes to city's heartPalmerston North athletes shine at the 2024 New Zealand Rural Games.12 Mar 09:05 PM
The CountryVietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from GovtProject part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.12 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryNever miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials clubHore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNews in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024News briefs from around the region,12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
The CountryRoads and Rolling Stones with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Emma Higgins, Jane Smith, Phil Duncan.12 Mar 01:04 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 CountryPGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs inWe’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'11 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
The CountryManawatū Mysteries: We udderly need a nameWho was this man with his prized cow?11 Mar 03:45 AM
The CountryThe Country: Farmer confidence and Oscar picks with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Steve Wyn-Harris, G McCallum, G Smith.11 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'11 Mar 12:45 AM
The CountryFrom vines to fencelines: Old vineyard posts find a new home on-farmRepost has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years.11 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
The Country'Mind where your mind goes' - Gilbert Enoka on facing adversityFormer All Blacks mental skills coach talks to farmers on lessons he's learned.10 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryTitle for gumboot-throwing stalwart at Rural Sports AwardsBronwyn Troon has been recognised for her decades of dedication to the sport.09 Mar 10:30 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryCelebrating dairy farmers on International Women's DayO’Malley and Carpenter are great examples of thousands of dairy-farming women around NZ.07 Mar 07:30 PM
