PremiumPremiumOpinionHow wetlands can literally save livesOPINION: Restoring New Zealand's wetlands should be part of our climate change response.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTodd Muller: Time to lift the anchor on free tradeBoris Johnson's talk on free trade seems more air than substance but change is possible.29 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Upgraded NZ-China FTA a win for exportersEditorial: Upgraded trade agreement with China is a win for NZ's primary sector exporters.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie Mackay: Ten predictions from a wily old accountantIt's hard to argue with a worldly, wily and wise accountant.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why veganism won't save the worldOpinion: A vegan diet isn't better for the planet than a moderate omnivorous diet.19 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionBryan Leyland: The good and bad news about the Tiwai Point reprieveOpinion: Closing the Southland smelter would be bad for the economy and the environment.18 Jan 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChristmas Eve 1953 – A reflection on the Tangiwai disaster"I spotted a child's Christmas teddy bear and other gifts lay idle on dry mud banks."23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: And the 2020 Rural Oscars go to ...There's no sugar-coating it, 2020 has been a bugger of a year.23 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: How sheep and beef farmers tackled a tough yearOpinion: B+LNZ chair and CEO wrap up 2020 and look towards 2021.22 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Maintaining our slice of heavenOpinion: Invest in the industries which showed resilience and played to natural advantages22 Dec 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why banning RSE workers here won't improve wages for local agricultural workersNew Zealand should learn from other country's mistakes, says Eric Crampton.17 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryGardening: Rainfall great for growing conditionsGardening for Whanganui conditions.14 Dec 03:01 PM
The CountryThe spicy chilli is technically a fruitGrowing chillies is a grounding experience.14 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: How joining forces can benefit Kiwi farmersOpinion: Joining the Red Meat Profit Partnership Action Network builds farmer confidence.09 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why more pay won't equal job satisfactionOpinion: Increasing the minimum wage will not increase job satisfaction or productivity.09 Dec 12:15 AM
OpinionMichael Barnett: We need to wag the dog on climate changeOpinion: Declaring a climate emergency is fine but we should be wary of overreacting.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGareth Carter: Way more to avocado than you might thinkGareth Carter: Now is the best time of year to plant an avocado tree in Whanganui.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeal Barclay: The promise of hydrogen power could be greater than we thinkOpinion: Looking closer at the opportunity at Tiwai Pt stacks the case more in favour.03 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOpinion: Permanent fix needed for hole created by migrant labourOPINION: Investing in local labour is a permanent fix to the seasonal labour shortage.01 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: NZ needs a plan to help migrant workers pick fruit and veg, or prices will soar and farms go bustCovid border restrictions might save lives but also threaten livelihoods of NZ farmers.25 Nov 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Can Ardern take the farmers of the nation with herIf so, she could be here for some time to come.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why PM Jacinda Ardern is charming the farmersIs the PM's bid to hold on to newly converted voters hampering action on housing market?25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why Boomers are OKOpinion: Rowarth responds to The Country's interview with Green MP Chloe Swarbrick.24 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why NZ's Covid recovery needs dairyOpinion: Not utilising the dairy industry in our economic recovery defies logic.24 Nov 12:15 AM
The CountryOpinion: Why freshwater regulations need a fresh startOpinion: Freshwater rules need more than a few tweaks.18 Nov 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Kelsey: Free trade deal all secrecy, no substanceOpinion: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is all mouth and no trousers.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMacNamara: Thorny issues for NZ's new Trade MinisterSecuring greater access to the United States market is just one of many issue.13 Nov 04:25 AM
The CountryOpinion: Hard to escape from climate changeOpinion: Farmer and Hawke's Bay Regional Councillor Will Foley looks at climate change.11 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: What's your 'why'?Opinion: Dr Rowarth explains what is important for our industry and why we don't quit.11 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Ngāi Tahu's guardianship case holds waterSasha Borissenko: Ngāi Tahu lodges statement of claim over freshwater.08 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: It's time for an adult conversation about waterOpinion: Water is a precious resource, but it is one we do not think about strategically.29 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: The implications of organic and regenerative agricultureOpinion: The big issue for organics and regenerative agriculture is yield, cost and price.27 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs food too cheap? Unpacking the problem of the seasonal workerOpinion: Are our expectations unrealistic when it comes to what we pay for produce?25 Oct 04:00 PM