The CountryDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
The Country‘Really lucky’: Farmers grateful for training programmeGrowing Future Farmers is a training programme aimed at increasing industry skills.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOnce-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country coupleOAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNew investors for Spring Sheep Milk CoSpring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNorthern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractorStanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCarbon credit deal to provide windfall for Māori landownersThe deal will earn forest trust about $9.3 million in annual payments for 10 years.21 Mar 12:09 AM
The CountryShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awardsThe Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.19 Mar 11:24 PM
The Country'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
The Country‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
The Country'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'17 Mar 08:25 PM
The Country‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to riseScientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryThistles a 'menace to conservation' in 1948“If this goes on, in 10 years there will be 100,000 acres devoted to thistle."15 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPest control initiatives, including hunting competition, ramp up in Waikato"If they (hunters) have any doubts, then don't shoot."13 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons regionDrought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.13 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryDigger does its duty to deal with invasive weedDoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. 11 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryWhy this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.11 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
The Country'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
The CountryFire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and CoromandelFire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.07 Mar 03:35 AM
The CountryDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryTop axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural GamesJordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.06 Mar 10:24 PM
The CountrySH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
The CountryNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 PM
The Country20,000 people attend Northland Field DaysHundreds of hours of volunteering went into making it happen. 03 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
