The CountryEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumThe 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 CountryWhy Shane Jones believes NZ needs oil and gas for energy securityJones aims for NZ to have the most affordable energy in the OECD.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigation31 Jul 12:44 AM
The Country'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victim14 Jul 04:21 AM
The Country‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard deathFines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.09 Jul 01:26 AM
The Country'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land dealSantana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.09 Jul 12:54 AM
The Country'Dearly loved' 21yo killed in Stewart Island hunting incidentTribute paid to Jock Davies, who had battled leukemia as a teenager.07 Jul 01:41 AM
The Country26-year-old beats six finalists to win Young Farmer of the YearHe hopes to showcase young talent and highlight tech opportunities in farming.05 Jul 11:41 PM
The CountryFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.03 Jul 10:43 PM
The CountryWhy this young vet chose a rural life over city clinicsHolly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.01 Jul 11:41 PM
The Country'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafoodNone of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.26 Jun 05:49 AM
The Country'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryThe council with almost 50 vacant roles'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'24 Jun 12:06 AM
The CountryBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
The CountryWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
The CountryThe big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashionThe Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.08 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryBallance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount MaunganuiBallance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.05 Jun 11:28 PM
The CountryInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
LiveThe CountryHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
The CountryNZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improvesHigher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected. 02 Jun 10:40 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'Cat-shaped hole': Call to include feral cats in predator strategySome groups warned of the need to draw a clear line between feral and domestic cats.29 May 05:00 PM
ListenDairy farming since 1985: Changes in herd sizes and practices transform industrySponsored content: DairyNZ releases 100th podcast, discussing dairy farming's evolution.28 May 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket dealFounder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.27 May 05:00 PM
The Country'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways ProgrammeYoung farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.25 May 11:04 PM
