The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
The Country'Wiped out entire crops': Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weatherFarm leaders estimate this season's hail damage at about $10m in Canterbury.26 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountryDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms 19 Jan 04:00 AM
The Country'I enable farmers to be heard': Sandra Faulkner on steering local govt reform 13 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryOne North, one council: Farmers say unitary authority would make work tenable again29 Nov 12:00 AM
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
The CountryFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
The Country'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by windsMore than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. 28 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
The CountryFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
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
The Country'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade with IndiaTodd McClay, Bex Green, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Kate Acland.07 Oct 12:42 AM
The CountryThe Country: What's next for Synlait? Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Mark Patterson.06 Oct 01:39 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
The CountryHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 PM
The Country'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' commentDr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.04 Sep 03:18 AM
The CountryRMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warnFederated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases. 31 Aug 10:24 PM
The CountryFarmers respond to government's report into banking competition'It does vindicate the concerns that the farming sector has had for quite some time'.25 Aug 10:27 PM
The CountryWaikato farmers brace for major land-use rule changesThe council's plan change will impact farmers in the Waikato and Waipā catchments.24 Aug 04:59 PM
OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
The Country'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFamily on why kids should never be banned from farm work: 'It empowers them'Firewood, pest control, raising stock - Lewis, 14, and sister Esther, 12, do it all.06 Aug 12:26 AM
