PremiumPremiumThe Country'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
The Country'A cracker': Fieldays 2025 sees record turnoutFieldays 2025 attracted over 110,000 visitors, up 4000 from last year.10 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryYoung leaders step up to Federated Farmers boardKarl Dean and Richard Dawkins take over from Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams.30 Jun 09:17 PM
The Country'Out of control': Fed Farmers welcomes laws to stop carbon forestry on productive farms10 Jun 10:38 PM
PremiumThe Country'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
The CountryOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'08 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryCelebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it." 07 Jun 05:01 PM
The CountryThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
OpinionOpinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sectorOpinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.01 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySave Our Sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.26 May 01:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too lateOpinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.25 May 11:55 PM
The CountryThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
The CountryLimits for residues of weedkiller glyphosate in food could risePublic consultation for a proposal to raise maximum residue limits closes at 5pm today.16 May 04:25 AM
The CountryNew crop of Primary Industries Awards finalists namedRural heroes and champions, and emerging leaders are all in the running.13 May 03:09 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes. 08 May 01:46 AM
The CountryGovernment farm forestry ban good news but questions remainFarm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.06 May 10:41 PM
The Country'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issuesSharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".06 May 05:30 PM
The CountryFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo more Hawke’s Bay farms sold to overseas buyers for forestryThree CHB farms have sold in quick succession to overseas buyers for forestry conversion.04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryOn The Up: How to stay positiveSome outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
The CountryGovernment extends aid for drought-hit farmers facing long recoveryFarmers have a new focus on minimising the impact of extreme weather events.25 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryFood Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interestAndrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.04 Apr 07:04 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rulesRichard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.17 Mar 01:01 AM
The Country'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pestsFederated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.13 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Wayne Langford on farming in MongoliaWayne Langford, Peter Almond, Jerry Buttimer, Jo Luxton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.11 Mar 01:05 AM
