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'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final
A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Traffic disruption: Three-vehicle crash hits Fieldays-bound commuters
Traffic delays are affecting those heading to the event at Mystery Creek.
Waikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskies
The team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.
Fashion in the Fieldays with Glenn Dwight
OPINION: Beyond the gadgets and gumboots, Fieldays is also, unapologetically, a runway.
The Country at Fieldays: MPI's 'blockbuster' report
A cast of 1000s including Ray Smith, Miles Hurrell, Todd McClay, and Sam Whitelock.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.
How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
Politicians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.
'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.
How Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline
“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.”
Why Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience project
Farmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.
Sheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays award
Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.
Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
How wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZ
Jacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.
'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sector
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.
University's kiwifruit gripper built to help combat labour shortage
The University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.
ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
Farmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.
Fieldays 2025 attracts strong international interest
The event will include Germany's most significant exhibition at Fieldays to date.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.