The CountryNick Hanson: Landowners feel railroaded on rentsKiwirail's treatment of farmers while it implements a new charging regime was the source of aggravation at Federated Farmers National 03 Aug 11:13 PM
The CountryRhea Dasent: Higher rates unfair if farmland is rezonedFederated Farmers believes rural-zoned land should be used for rural purposes, and other land uses should not infringe on primary 03 Aug 10:40 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: A tribute to Duncan LaingDom George pays tribute to 'understated yet hugely renowned Andrew James Duncan Laing.'03 Aug 09:56 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: The idiocy of local body politiciansLocal body politicians: For those who make a career out of it there's something just a little 'off' about them says Dom George.27 Jul 11:02 PM
The CountryDr Lisa Harper: Beware any land-use rule changesFarming is increasingly regulated and rule changes are common. Existing-use rights are often assumed to provide some level of protection 27 Jul 10:50 PM
The CountryWill Foley: Farmers faced with livestock exclusionSheep and beef farmers could be forgiven for thinking that Tukituki Plan Change 6 doesn't affect them. All the hype around the Ruataniwha 27 Jul 09:50 PM
The CountryFrom the Lip: Pokémon NO. A message for the youth of todayJamie Mackay continues his obsession with Pokémon Go by chastising the youth of today about their obsession with Pokémon Go.25 Jul 03:27 AM
The CountryDarryl Jensen: Farmers need to check own healthWhen was the last time you visited your GP? I know most farmers are busy and would rather forget those aches and pains. Some might 21 Jul 01:26 AM
The CountryFurious George: Concussion repercussionsCOMMENT: The Country's Dom George recounts his meeting with footy player/journalist/author /raconteur Peter FitzSimons. George also gets a plug in for his Bledisloe Cup junket. Shameless!21 Jul 12:37 AM
The CountryRhea Dasent: What's a wetland?As a farmer do you know what a wetland is? It is vital that farmers and landowners know what a wetland is and where its boundary 20 Jul 11:07 PM
The CountryJulie Paton: Visitors and a new family memberThe first weeks of winter were so mild that early July's frosts caught us by surprise - though I doubt anyone was more surprised than 13 Jul 10:56 PM
The CountryFurious George: Farming ChampionsCOMMENT: Dom George celebrates the achievements of rally driver Mike McLean and FMG Young Farmer of the Year Athol New in this week's Furious George.13 Jul 10:26 PM
The CountryDr. Doug Edmeades' Opinion: BummerThere is only one consolation to be gained as a consequence of being kicked in the bum ..... at least you are in front! Ben Dalton 12 Jul 09:06 PM
The CountryFrom the Lip: Agricultural Acronyms with Jamie MackayDo you know your GDT from your OMG? The Country's Jamie Mackay is here to teach you the ways of the agricultural acronym!11 Jul 04:15 AM
The CountryAlan Wills: Biosecurity breaches a real concernLast week I spent three days in Wellington at Federated Farmers' National Conference. One of the issues that flagged real concern 07 Jul 01:29 AM
The CountryWill Foley: Dairy sector sees greenDairy farmers are much maligned when it comes to farming environmentally and often this is undeserved. A good example locally is 06 Jul 10:54 PM
The CountryFurious George: You can take the girl out of the farm...Dom's wife's love for her new pet bunny has driven the notorious curmudgeon to write a column about the history of rabbit-genocide in farming.06 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryTom Belford: Secretive dam process a travestyTomorrow, I and other regional councillors will be asked to confirm that all pre-conditions necessary for the release of $80 million 06 Jul 09:27 PM
The CountryDan Elderkamp: Dam conflicts with RMA dutiesFederated Farmers and Irrigation NZ (INZ), as co-promoters of the Ruataniwha dam, have much to answer for, environmentally and ethically. Their 04 Jul 05:11 AM
The CountryFurious George: The madness of Dom GeorgeJamie Mackay has taken leave of his senses over Brexit and Dom is starting to feel the effects as The Country HQ descends into pandemonium.29 Jun 04:04 AM
The CountryOpinion: Horey, Beaver and FieldaysJamie Mackay lets us read his personal Fieldays diary filled with amateur mistakes and blatant disregard for curfews.27 Jun 04:22 AM
The CountryFurious George: Grin and beer itIn this week's Furious George, Dom investigates his favourite industry. That'd be the craft beer brewing industry of course.21 Jun 11:33 PM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Silencing ScienceDr. Doug Edmeades believes science is being muzzled in contemporary New Zealand society. As a result of this it has been "commercialised and politicised as never before"...20 Jun 04:42 AM
The CountryFurious George: A true New ZoolanderCOMMENT: Max Key's recent photo-shoot sparks inter-office hi jinks...15 Jun 10:23 PM
The CountryFurious George: Chinese whispersThis week Dom investigates the media coverage of the Silver Fern Farms deal and those Theo Spierings rumours.07 Jun 10:35 PM
