The CountryTime for farmers to talk about suicideThe chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers is urging rural communities to be transparent about suicide following the recent 16 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
The CountryMan doing homekill job in Carterton diesA man has died at a Carterton homekill business this morning after a suspected medical event.15 Sep 04:07 AM
The CountryFuture food - animal or plant products?Should we take animals out of the food chain? Dr Graeme Coles investigates.15 Sep 01:49 AM
The CountryFarming couple turn to crowd-funding to save waterwayA Central Hawke's Bay farming couple has taken to crowd-funding to clean up and restore an important waterway on their property.14 Sep 10:33 PM
The CountryMan found dead inside crashed uteA man who had been missing from his home in the Ohuka area inland from Wairoa for nearly a week was found this morning deceased inside his crashed utility.13 Sep 04:22 AM
The Country'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old manBarrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should 12 Sep 08:45 PM
OpinionWhy 50 is when life gets good againFifty is not the new 40. It's better, writes Mike Bullen.11 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryThe GoodYarn initiative with Dr. Tim MackleDr. Tim Mackle is the CEO of DairyNZ. He had a chat to The Country Early Edition's Dom George this morning about what's happening 08 Sep 10:19 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldThe healing power of sharing your storyThis week, I decided to ask myself a question: "What is the People's Review of the Mental Health System, and why are you asking for 08 Sep 03:30 AM
The CountrySewage pond consents clash causing a stinkA Northlander who has a septic tank cleaning business has illegally been pouring sewage into two ponds on a rural property for a year 06 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountryNZ@Noon: Council seeks advice after another positive testThe Tararua District Council is seeking advice after tests returned another positive reading for E.coli in Pahiatua's water supply06 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryWater woes spread to PahiatuaWith Pahiatua's water bore testing positive for E. coli in two tests over two days, the Tararua District Council issued a boil-water 04 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryThe perfect toast toppings for Sunday brunchA focus on homemade makes sourdough perfect for Sunday brunch.03 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryIs meditation as good as a holiday?Could meditating in your lounge be just as good for you as that break in Fiji? Scientists have the answers.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWe're all racist according to researchResearch on unconscious bias suggests we are all more racist and xenophobic than we would like to admit, writes Kyle MacDonald.31 Aug 08:03 PM
The CountrySpring sunshine here for the weekendSpring arrives tomorrow and with it, generous bundles of warmth and sunshine. But the new season won't be a welcome joy for everyone.31 Aug 07:10 PM
The CountrySwimmable bottom line 'impractical'A national requirement for all water bodies to be swimmable all of the time is "impractical", Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says.31 Aug 01:07 AM
The CountryPoison warning: 1080 signs changeLong-time anti-1080 campaigner persuades a council to add more cautionary details to warning signs used during aerial baits drops.31 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryHow to tell if your boss is a psychopathExperts say CEO's top the list for jobs where you might encounter a psychopath. Here's what to do if your workplace is toxic.29 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountrySafe yards make for happy stock handlingThe best chance for farmers, animals, vets and stock agents to work in safety is to make a farm's cattle yards as robust and hazard-free 27 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryQuad bikes a life-changerAndrew Fleming felt the sledgehammer-like blow that broke his back, but was unable to protect himself at all as he tumbled down the 26 Aug 11:30 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedHow to focus on the positive and go with the flowEach week Megan Nicol Reed talks through what's on all of our minds.26 Aug 03:10 AM
The CountryAgrichemicals can pose huge risksSafe on-farm use of agrichemicals is not just about the application process - some of the greatest dangers are in the storage methods. Dean 26 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryBest practice to give colostrum earlyFeed newborn calves 10per cent of their bodyweight (4kg for a 40kg calf) of "gold" colostrum within the first 6 to 12 hours of life26 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryColostrum give calves great startCalves are born with a poorly developed immune system. Therefore, they must absorb immunoglobulins from colostrum across the intestinal 26 Aug 12:30 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldSexual assault: Why people don't fight backYou've likely heard of the "fight or flight" response, but there is one more very important "F" that keeps getting left out, writes Kyle MacDonald.25 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryFarmer urges others to embrace safetyHawke's Bay farmer and former Federated Farmers national president Bruce Wills has been put through the Safer Farms grill - painlessly. After 24 Aug 08:27 PM
The CountryDepression: Reach for help, urges playerA Northland rugby player who has opened up about dealing with depression in a candid video is encouraging more people to speak up 23 Aug 08:44 PM
The CountryTime to accept value of 1080Federated Farmers is mystified about why people are still complaining about the use of 1080, long after it's been established as 21 Aug 10:49 PM
The CountryDogs on loose savage lambsA Welcome Bay farmer has spoken out about roaming dogs after two of his lambs were killed in a frenzied attack last week. The Western 18 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryFonterra director John Waller retiresFonterra Co-operative Group Limited this week announced that John Waller ONZM will be retiring as an independent director on the 17 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryTrade figures a warning, says PetersThe latest trade figures, by reminding us of China's importance as a market for our primary products, show why our Government should 17 Aug 09:31 PM
