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
The CountryFarmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soilAmanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.23 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
The CountryWool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."10 Aug 04:59 PM
The Country'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimismAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWools of NZ branding agreement with Chinese companyLeading Chinese rug and carpet company signs up with Wools of NZ.31 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCarpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'30 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryStudents of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.12 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryWool season solid but prices still need to lift significantlySome wool types approaching three-year highs but not enough for farmers to reap rewards.07 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryPastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?"The lambing percentage and wool clip per head had fallen from 1966-67 onwards."22 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Award winners share a common themeThe annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.18 Jun 10:55 PM
