The CountryWool prices hit 10-year high, putting money back in farmers’ pocketsFull-length fleece is now about $5.20 per kg, up $1.25 on early 2025.21 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
The CountryHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
The Country'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Winston, FTAs and farm votes – what’s really at stake in 2026OPINION: One thing you can say about Luxon’s Lot is they are farmer-friendly.29 Dec 04:00 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.27 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
The CountryHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shootingPolice say Paul Stevens fired from 20m at movement he thought was a deer.16 Dec 09:35 PM
The CountryCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHunter pleads guilty over Stewart Island shooting death of Jock DaviesPaul Stevens admitted causing the death during a Stewart Island hunting trip.15 Dec 10:08 PM
The CountryCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
The CountryPunctured lungs, shattered ribs: Warning after severe injuries in risky storm clean-upsOne farmer needed four hours of surgery after a four-metre chainsaw fall.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
The Country'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
The Country$50m Tiwai plan to process toxic smelter waste on siteConstruction is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, creating 26 jobs.01 Dec 12:12 AM
The CountryFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex Worker: Why NZ’s primary assets are disappearingAlex Worker warns New Zealand risks becoming a price-taker in its own land.21 Nov 08:11 AM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
The CountryHow this Southland couple farm with the future in mindGrant and Bernadette Weller prove sustainability and profit can go hand in hand.07 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountrySouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
The Country'Where's the help?': Clutha farmers count cost of devastating stormFarmers say insurance won’t cover the kilometres of fences destroyed.30 Oct 02:50 AM
The CountryHalter replaces 30 towers after storm hits virtual farm fencing networkAbout 70 South Island farms lost service after last week’s wild storms.29 Oct 11:27 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The CountryCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for daysMore than 8000 properties remain without power across Southland and Otago.28 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountrySevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
The Country'Daunting': Clutha farmers begin clean-up after stormFirst responder and local farmer Richard Hunter believes it’s a miracle no one was hurt.27 Oct 08:27 PM
The Country‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
