The CountryI gave up a gun after the Chch shootings. Why are Americans mad at me for it?Comment: "I didn't expect how controversial my plan would be - with Americans."27 Mar 05:07 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hats off to a farmer who tells it like it isHosking: Comments are colourful and not PC but they're not all that inaccurate.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: RMA a drain on ratepayersComment: The Resource Management Act is steadily becoming more unfair and biased.27 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: Refreshing approach from FonterraOpinion: Fonterra hopefully now heading in the right direction with new leadership.25 Mar 10:45 PM
The CountryOpinion: Time to build bridges over hunting and fishingComment: The average farmer feels they can't do a thing right in the eyes of Fish & Game.25 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryConservation comment: Make sure we protect our region's economy when planting trees2.8 million hectares of hill country should be planted in trees.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Healthy Home Standards' deadlines tightComment: The Feds are concerned with Healthy Home Standards' tight deadlines.19 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Owning firearms a privilege not a rightCOMMENT: Whatever Govt decides, I am fully prepared to relinquish my semi-automatics.19 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFrank Gibson: Is Thorium the answer to climate change?Frank Gibson on climate change17 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Semi-automatics must be bannedCOMMENT: Ban and buy back these massacre weapons. We could've done this 20 years ago.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDifferent sort of book collectingA couple of book collectors travel the world seeking the authors' signatures16 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryWhy the weather matters so much to farmersComment: With minimal rainfall since January, this current summer is starting to hurt.15 Mar 03:17 AM
The CountryOpinion: Riches mean choosing where to go the hardest callIf conditions remain settled, autumn can provide some of the best fishing of the season.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: WCO a blunt tool for a status that lasts foreverFederated Farmers do not want a Water Conservation Order.14 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: When country comes to town at the A&P ShowCountry has been to town at the recent A&P Shows - and the shows get bigger.13 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryEditorial: Government clipping the ticket at every opportunityThe government is taking rule-making to a ridiculous level, writes Peter Jackson.11 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryCould Overseer be leading to troubled waters?Comment: There may be too much disconnect between approaching timeframes and regulations.11 Mar 10:01 PM
The CountryHave your say on early childhood educationComment: Take part in the consultation on the Early Learning Strategic Plan.11 Mar 07:04 PM
The CountryFarmWise: Dealing to dry summerDry seasons can be hard but manageable, writes Darren Sutton.11 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryWorkforce gaps a major headache for farmersComment: Why the Government needs to make it easier to get migrant workers.11 Mar 03:30 PM
The CountryWhat farmers need to hear about methane debateComment: Farmers not contributing to global warming should not be penalised as if they are11 Mar 03:06 AM
OpinionPulling up NZ's socks takes whole nationComment: Our environment depends on our economy, which in turn depends on our reputation.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Finding satisfaction in contrary conditionsFishing season is almost over so enjoy it while it lasts.07 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryRicks Beef: Farmers hit surf to relieve stressRick Burke is finding new ways to beat the blues .07 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: We need help dealing with all this red tapeFeds: We can't keep up with the Govt reviews and policy changes06 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryClifton Seawall needs finishing touchAffirmative action needed to protect our coast05 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Rural events play big part in NZ economyRural events around the country will have a huge impact on NZ economy.05 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Living with methaneA climate change expert will be bringing his expertise to NZ this month.05 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWe can help get through Mycoplasma bovisMycoplasma bovis has been found on a Taranaki farm.04 Mar 12:27 AM
The CountryFloss the dog confirms life after deathI'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.02 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryBeware the autumn harvestThey were flowering like mad, which looked promising01 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Virtual Farming game a real cash cowComment: You can make money by winning at a major video game gathering about farming.28 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountryBruce Bisset: Fishy smell to quota systemThere are three main things wrong with the quota system.28 Feb 05:23 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Don't milk your sharemilkersFederated Farmers: The state of on-farm accommodation is the farm owner's responsibility.27 Feb 06:00 PM