The Country‘Huge growth potential’: Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer'Wool is just an awesome natural product that has all sorts of incredible properties.'04 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at FieldaysThe Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.27 Jun 05:02 PM
The CountryWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three yearsBremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision. 09 May 12:56 AM
The CountryA big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.20 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryWool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."11 Apr 03:18 AM
The CountryTaranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blanketsAlison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryBremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."20 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool wasteWool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCan strong wool make a comeback? Lisa Portas says yes“People love wool, but their wallets don’t get bigger because they love it."08 Mar 04:01 PM
The CountryWoodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekendWool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashionKiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryBremworth secures $104.2m insurance payout after cyclone damageInsurers have paid $62 million; the remaining $42.2 million is pending.07 Feb 12:51 AM
The Country'Fantastic step forward': Wool sector celebrates Kāinga Ora decisionFederated Farmers says the news is "a shot in the arm for the strong wool sector".30 Jan 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Hawke’s Bay connection to every bounce at the Australian OpenNZ wool the secret ingredient in grand slam tennis balls.15 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
The CountryCan wool make hot tubs sustainable?Outdoor Gravity says the usual materials used to make spa pools are unsustainable.11 Nov 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?The world solo 9hrs lambshearing record is 872 – now there's a challenger.23 Oct 01:05 AM
The Country'A myth': Carpet moth problem overstated, wool companies sayBremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'27 Sep 11:00 PM
The Country'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the moneyFrom next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.17 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant'We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.'30 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."29 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryTo shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep“By 2017/2018 it was clear from our figures that wool prices were dropping off sharply."23 Aug 05:01 PM
