The CountryToa Henderson wins at Pahīatua ShearsToa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.26 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalistsTwo finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdownJack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFrank Sydenham Trust scholarship extended throughout NZFrank Sydenham Trust $100,000 Scholarship widens eligibility criteria.26 Feb 03:59 PM
The Country'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
The CountryMeet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalistsThree finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.26 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryBig weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden ShearsResults from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.25 Feb 08:36 PM
The CountryMeet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalistsTwo finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWaikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending February 23Pregnancy testing is underway for spring mated herds.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry ticks Zespri plans to boost growers' shares investmentIndustry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRare breeds on show at Huiroa farmFrom llamas to clydesdales, creatures great and small are on show at the Taranaki farm.24 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalistsThree finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.24 Feb 05:31 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalistsThree finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.23 Feb 08:30 PM
DairyFarmers are constantly looking for better ways to do things, new MP says'The difference between my first year of farming and today is like night and day.'23 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryIreland and NZ team up to research methane emissionsNZ and Ireland working together to research methane emissions.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Mad cow' disease restrictions on blood donations to be lifted next weekAfter more than 20 years, the restriction will be removed on February 29.23 Feb 03:35 AM
The CountrySeverely underweight: Farming couple fined nearly $50,000 for animal neglectA Northland couple has been banned from dairy farming due to animal neglect.22 Feb 11:30 PM
The Country2D trees lead to boost in yield for fruit growers"For apples, it's about double and for cherries, it's about a 50 per cent increase."22 Feb 08:23 PM
The CountryStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
The CountryScientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOsScientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.22 Feb 01:40 AM
The Country'It’s depressing': Gabrielle still hammering kiwifruit growers'There's a lot saying how they’re hating going out into the orchard at the moment.'22 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'I grabbed her': Woman remembers cow that swam her to safety during floodsCow 569's story became a tale of survival from the lower North Island floods of 2004.21 Feb 10:09 PM
The CountryNo run of the mill oats: Naming honour for familyFive generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.21 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountryCompetition heats up on the road to Golden ShearsFive events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.21 Feb 12:07 AM
The CountryLIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semenLIC focused on implementing recommendations of an independent review.20 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryFinalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports AwardsAwards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.20 Feb 02:21 AM
The CountryThe full-fat milk renaissance fuelled by Gen Z, TikTok and scienceWhole milk has become cool again — and a surprising demographic is driving sales.19 Feb 11:45 PM
The Country'So happy': Facebook Lost & Found group finds stolen lab notes'I can’t describe how relieved I was.'19 Feb 10:59 PM
The CountryOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
The CountryWhy watermelons are cheaper right nowAre you eating the whole melon? Here's why you should eat the rind.19 Feb 08:15 PM
The CountryPāmu Farms takes hit from dairy slump, Cyclone GabrielleThe state-owned enterprise has improved it full-year forecast.19 Feb 04:18 AM
The Country'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announcedPleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.19 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryNew initiative for farmers launchedThe initiative was created by farmers and is supported by Taranaki Catchment Communities.18 Feb 11:00 PM
