The CountryHow losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourismLosing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.13 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rolloutThe Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.10 Apr 10:02 PM
The Country'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."23 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
The Country'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
The Country'Great to hear kākā squawking': Farmers get wildlife thrivingThe couple’s planting provides even more shelter and security for wildlife.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom vines to fencelines: Old vineyard posts find a new home on-farmRepost has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years.11 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: What nature can teach us about resilienceOPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.05 Mar 01:45 AM
The CountryNZ seeds stored in doomsday mountain vault in NorwayThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores duplicates of every important crop in the world.05 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryFight against invasive seaweed caulerpa boosted by $5m Govt fundingNorthlanders have been urging the Government to step up its investment to fight caulerpa.25 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
The CountryWhy this student wants to future-proof farms against natural disasters“Finding different ways to diversify will ensure we can keep farming into the future.”17 Feb 04:01 PM
The CountryWorking with farmers draws man to environmental manager roleBen Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFar North's Puketi Forest gets helping hand from weedbustersPuketi Weedbusters are restoring their awa by getting rid of pest plants.15 Feb 04:00 AM
The Country'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.14 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryAre dairy farmers ready for effects of climate change?A new study shows ryegrass growth rates are slowing down.12 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryWonky Box's South Island expansion on trackWonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.12 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'Pretty simple': Horticulture business trials electric harvesterLeaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.11 Feb 08:19 PM
OpinionTrends point to alternative foods over traditional agricultureOpinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.06 Feb 11:40 PM
The CountryWaikato eels given safe path to sea thanks to innovative pumpThe prototype pump had a successful trial at the Huntly golf course pump station.02 Feb 01:34 AM
The Country‘Don’t know the answer’: Investigations after wildlife deaths at Ahuriri estuaryThe swans and eels were reported dead last weekend.01 Feb 11:00 PM
The Country'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
The CountrySchool, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'28 Jan 09:06 PM
The Country$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissionsThe move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.25 Jan 11:39 PM
The Country'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.23 Jan 02:39 AM
The Country'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand upFounded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryKids hammer and nail to make Stratford pest-freeThe traps will be put along Stratford's Carrington Walkway.18 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionThe farming challenge NZ must face nowOPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.16 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryLongline fishing boats now need cameras on boardAll commercial surface longline boats to have cameras to film catch and release methods.15 Jan 09:18 PM
The CountryAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
