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 An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.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 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
The Country'Rural communities don’t matter': Anger over proposed police cutsPolice plan to cut rural officers, boosting resources in central areas.03 Aug 03:36 AM
