The CountryDevastating pig disease still spreading - NZ PorkA devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.26 Mar 07:17 AM
The CountryFonterra to sue over coolstore fireDairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.18 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryRain a farmer's wish come trueRainfall over the past few days has made a Waikato farmer's "wishes come true", but he warns its effect will not be immediate.19 Dec 09:41 PM
The CountryWaikato, Ruapehu officially in droughtDavid Carter has declared a drought in the Waikato and Ruapehu District, saying recent rainfalls appear to have had little effect on dry pastures.14 Dec 10:52 PM
The CountryLiquid assetsWater is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.28 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryCrafars lose dirty dairying appealThe Crafar farming family has lost its appeal against convictions and sentences for dirty dairying practices on a Waikato dairy farm.14 Sep 02:15 AM
The CountryCrafars appeal dirty dairying convictionsThe High Court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Crafar dairy farming family against convictions and sentence for dirty dairying.30 Jul 10:02 PM
The Country<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Where's the carbon? You're standing on itAs the Emissions Trading Scheme begins, studies find a wealth of carbon locked up in the soil.11 Jul 03:45 PM
The CountryFarmers warn of pylon standoffsA farmers' group in the Waikato has given warning that an $824m pylon project due to start next month may lead to standoffs with Transpower.26 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryAgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairyingThe science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.29 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryNZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exportingNew Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.04 Dec 01:00 AM
