The CountryHope for recovery: Harvest ban at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi fisheries extendedA local hapū asked for the measures to allow recovery from overfishing and storm events.23 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryThree years of sampling just the start for catchment group The Whanganui West Catchment Group is 'a very small cog in the big picture'.22 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country'Driven by financial gain': Porirua man jailed over pāua haulThe man claimed they were for a wedding in Auckland but a court didn’t believe him.22 Jul 06:21 AM
The Country50 homes offer to adopt MPI beagles who failed sniffer dog trainingBernard is a bit too laid-back, while Ozzy is a bit too independent for the role.22 Jul 02:21 AM
The CountryCampylobacter hospitalisations up 70% as contaminated chicken blamedHospitalisation rates for the bacterial infection rose nearly 70% in 17 years.16 Jul 08:13 PM
The CountryBeekeeper advocacy group comes under pressureRifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.16 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryCalls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fisheryGroup says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.08 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
The CountryWoolworths issues major recall of contaminated minceSome customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced. 03 Jul 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
The CountryOnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights groupSafe is urging an investigation into the use of cows in explicit online content.24 Jun 03:05 AM
The CountryHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
The CountryGlyphosate to be debated in High CourtELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.15 Jun 10:54 PM
The CountryCall for more rural psychologists to help farmersExperts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas. 12 Jun 10:24 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryPM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting techPM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.11 Jun 09:45 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
The CountryMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
The Country$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
The Country'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
The Country'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risksRight Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs. 30 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
The CountryNearly 50 farms now involved in 'ground-breaking' INZB programmeProgramme aimed at boosting sector's profits by over $460m.22 May 11:05 PM
The Country'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code releaseSAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feedUS start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.01 May 11:00 PM
The CountryBird flu eradicated at Otago poultry farmMPI staff will support Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove farm as it is repopulated.28 Apr 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says. 20 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryWho will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.10 Apr 10:23 PM
