The CountryMark Ross: Trends in animal health and crop protectionAnimals, grains, fruits and crops will be at the core of global growth in coming decades.13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThrowing some light on question of shadeNew Zealand has a deserved reputation for high standards of animal welfare.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Beyond city limits of safetyCycling on rural roads is currently reserved for only a band of intrepid pioneers.12 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountrySafer workplace can grow bottom lineConsumers can easily find out how a product was grown, stored, and shipped.11 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDon't play with your food - it's not your friendThe inedible roast chook was flung to the pigs.09 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFletcher, Fonterra - time to get a gripOPINION: Blue-chip duo need to face up to problems at loss-making operations.09 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryChester Borrows: In the Stihl of the forest I saw an ideaI've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.08 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Consign rodeos to historyIf those involved loved animals, they wouldn't poke calves with electric prodders.08 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJohn Vujcich: Vision-driven action required for Far North councilIt is frustrating that in the past health hasn't been given the priority it deserves.08 Feb 04:30 AM
The CountryChris Reid: Is this the end of after hours doctors?The increasing average age of rural GPs means there is a workforce crisis on the horizon.08 Feb 03:30 AM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayWhy Jacinda is not a sad example to all womenOpinion: Jamie Mackay tackles a troll who thinks Jacinda is letting the side down.07 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryFeds: Time to seize vehicles of livestock thievesWe need greater deterrents, writes Miles Anderson from Federated Farmers07 Feb 12:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCohen: Time to modernise farming systemsLarge-scale water storage often exposes us to increased risk during drought.05 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryComment: No hiding place for farmers with social mediaFarmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryWater quality should be a priorityGo jump in the lake. I took that instruction literally and did.01 Feb 09:23 PM
The CountryRick's Beef: Environment now a focus for many sectorsWhen I joined the Mid Northern Beef+Lamb Farmer Council the environment was not mentioned.01 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryJens Pick: Big crowds at Avocado Food and Wine FestivalJen Scoular was one of 3000 people enjoying the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.01 Feb 04:00 AM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing waterCOMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.30 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryEditorial: Showing our better sidePeople shouldn't always believe the media, says Peter Jackson.29 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra has to face up to debacle at BeingmateOPINION: Spierings and Wilson will have some tough questions to answer.26 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Freedom campers - money makers for rural NZ?Opinion: Are freedom campers defecating drifters or a source of revenue for rural NZ?26 Jan 12:43 AM
The CountryOpinion: Confessions of a devout recyclerI would highly recommend you non-believers try a spot of recycling for at least a month.24 Jan 11:10 PM
OpinionLaws: Rodeo, a great rural sport, is not cruelComment: Rodeo critics ignore findings that it is not cruel.24 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay: Goats send me off the deep endJamie Mackay takes a trip down memory lane via goat shearing and a dodgy diving board.22 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryTodd Muller: Climate change a big challengeGuest view: Todd Muller talks climate change and its challenges21 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Confessions of a climate change scepticOpinion: Dr Doug Edmeades explains why he is a climate change sceptic.18 Jan 02:18 AM
The CountryKatie Milne: Treat your farm as a fortressFarmers need a game plan to repel harmful substances that hurt your livelihood.17 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The day our rural idyll went to the dogsSteve Hart laments the loss of a plucky family member named Henrietta.16 Jan 11:07 PM
The CountryEwan McGregor: Who owns the rural landscape?Political opportunists prevailed when it now appears the public supports the Te Mata track15 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Are chooks smarter than us?We humans are laying waste to our planet, At least chooks lay eggs -- something useful.14 Jan 07:10 PM
The CountryWalter Breustedt: Report delivers overdue recommendationsThe report delivers recommendations which have been overdue for a long time.11 Jan 04:00 PM