The Country'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farmAn Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.05 Dec 09:34 PM
The CountryMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
The Country'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
Rural businessAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
The CountryCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
The CountryIs this the start of a new aquaculture industry?'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'22 Nov 04:01 PM
The Country‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
The CountryNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
The CountryCould this plant be the next coffee alternative?If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.05 Nov 03:39 AM
The CountryFrozen velvet exports to China set to resumeMPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.04 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryStockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'The technology is projected to generate $500 million annually by 2045.03 Nov 10:20 PM
The CountryKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMore than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetleNative beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.29 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOur great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?18 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South KoreaSouth Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.02 Oct 09:17 PM
The CountryClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
The CountryBird flu eradication unlikely if virus arrives in NZ, MPI saysMPI says it is focused on mitigating the impact of any H5N1 outbreak.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 PM
The Country'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
The Country'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industryNew Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.28 Aug 09:24 PM
The CountryAll Australian tomato imports temporarily suspendedThe ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.23 Aug 04:56 AM
The Country'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
The Country'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
The CountryProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
The CountryBull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profitsThe region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.12 Jul 05:00 PM
