The CountryAlliance Group vote on The CountryDavid Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Pete Turner, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.20 Oct 01:10 AM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryLosing the land: Farmers call for urgent action on toxic ragwort threatTests confirmed M. ragwort is more toxic and invasive than its lookalike Gravel groundsel.19 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFagan and Henare win big at Gisborne Show — and work the mic tooWhen they weren't winning, Fagan and Henare were commentators or prizegiving MCs.19 Oct 09:56 PM
The CountryTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryGlenn Dwight: Time to bring back the faxOPINION: The sound - half dolphin, half recorder played by an orchestra of 5-year-olds.18 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountryThe long road to soldier farm settlement after WWI and WWII“If I was waiting for a farm, I would rather go and get a job on the wharves.”18 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryBay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring windsDoug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.17 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryVirtual lessons bring the farm to the classroomAbout 50 Kiwi farming families now host virtual sessions with schools through Farmer Time.17 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryCrowds and critters return for Gisborne’s 150th A&P ShowThe Poverty Bay A&P Show is celebrating a milestone this year.17 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country at the Gisborne ShowGuests include politicians, Federated Farmers reps, and local names in agriculture.17 Oct 01:42 AM
The CountryBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters remembers Jim BolgerWinston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Oct 12:44 AM
The CountryReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
The CountryShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay ShowThe show must go on - despite just eight weeks to build the Great Raihania Shears stand.15 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
The CountrySheep dogs start in style on day one of Gisborne competitionThe Spring Show's Tux Yarding Challenge started well as sheep settled in the sunshine. 15 Oct 03:53 AM
The CountryTe Radar's new book on The CountryRebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar and Sam Ward.15 Oct 01:39 AM
The CountryCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
The Country'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryTop handlers vie for honours as Royal Show dog trials beginWaikato triallist Leo Jecentho will judge the four-day championship.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
The CountryAxeman Jack Jordan ready for World Champs on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden and Duncan Humm also feature. 14 Oct 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
The Country'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
The CountryStage nearly set for Poverty Bay spring show this weekThe Showgrounds Park begins to take shape for the 150th anniversary Spring Show. 13 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryGrower demand surges for combine workshop series“We ended up with 225 growers attending across the three events, which was fantastic.”13 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds president on new methane reduction target Wayne Langford, Scott Champion, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan, and Richard Loe.13 Oct 01:04 AM
