The CountryLetters: Raw milk has benefitsRaw milk is classed as a complete food and is very good for you, says a reader.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Broome: Plastic bags are not our biggest problemCOMMENT: Supermarket plastic bags have much more than a single use.09 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryThis month in the gardenIt's harvest time in the vege garden. Or so the gardening books tell me.06 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryLetters: Stop poisoning the land with chemicalsNearly all the numerous poisons used by agriculture here are neuro-toxic, says a reader.05 Apr 12:30 AM
OpinionMeka Whaitiri: Taking action on climate changeClimate change at pivotal juncture04 Apr 08:19 PM
OpinionCow cull chance to evaluate farmingCOMMENT: Culling dairy cows is an opportunity to change our farm products.04 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryEditorial: Action needed to preserve ocean's bountyCrayfish stocks alarming.04 Apr 04:28 PM
The CountryFrank Gibson: Taming climate change not cheapJim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases04 Apr 04:30 AM
OpinionBill Dalton: Conference Centre lures Big AppleConference Centre hitting its straps.02 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryRae Roadley: Losing sleep counting sheepIs the Beltex tall enough to to do the business? "He's very short," I said.31 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryRural Ramblings: Chickens come home to roostJulie Patton recaps weather, visitors and unruly chickens.29 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryMuriel Newman: Climate change policy a recipe for disasterClimate change controls are likely to levy large costs to homeowners across NZ.29 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryLance O'Sullivan: City move needed for growthLance O'Sullivan discusses heading off to Auckland to grow his business.28 Mar 11:30 PM
OpinionJamie MackayWhy farmers need an ObamaJamie Mackay reckons Fonterra needs an Obama-esque type leader.28 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryAutumn casts saffron before slugsForaging comes to the fore in autumn as daylight hours wane and nights cool.19 Mar 07:53 PM
OpinionJamie Mackay - A tribute to Robin ArcherJamie Mackay pays tribute to All Black #563 - Robin Archer.19 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: Reusing cow urine as foliar fertiliserOpinion: research chemist Kevin Calvert on the benefits of cow urine as foliar fertiliser14 Mar 09:08 PM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: PC speak pervades Lincoln UniversityOPINION: Dr Edmeades tries to make sense of Lincoln University's latest "PC" direction12 Mar 09:33 PM
The CountryWayne Bennett: Lifetime passion for the natural worldWayne Bennett is a new columnist with a passion for preserving the natural world.12 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Eruptions have risks and rewardsThe most likely volcanic effect on Whanganui District is a sprinkling of ash from Ruapehu08 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Deary me - what's going on at Fonterra?COMMENT: Goings on at one of our biggest companies are leaving a sour taste.07 Mar 05:54 PM
The CountryOpinion: $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund good newsGovt's $3 billion is the largest injection of funding into provincial NZ in decades.06 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryAndrew McGiven: Waterways challenges for flora and faunaAngling advocates are vocal about the need to maintain water quality, says Andrew McGiven.06 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryBryan Gould: Creating new moneyThe one thing that governments are never short of is money.06 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryXan Harding: Time for community catchment boards?Do we have the right environmental governance in Hawke's Bay?05 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: How M. bovis could affect sale of propertyLawyer Emma Tomblin on the impacts of M.bovis on the sale and purchase of NZ farms.05 Mar 09:30 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Speed climbing trees and the rungs of powerJamie Mackay on the joys of speed tree climbing and on Simon Bridges' top Nats role.05 Mar 04:22 PM
The CountryBow wow wow, dog regrets grandma's sharp ideaThe idea came out of my mouth before I had filtered it properly through my brain.02 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryWinston Peters: Power to the regionsNorthland has been victim of government neglect, says Winston Peters.01 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryJen Scoular: Many opportunities for avocados in ChinaAvocados from New Zealand have gained access to the China market, says Jen Scoular.28 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMartin Williams: Ruataniwha dam must be consideredIn my view the Dam emerges as an option which at the very least must be considered.24 Feb 02:00 AM
