The CountryWool innovation with Jacinta Penn on The CountryPhil Duncan, Jacinta Penn, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth,17 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountryOtago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashionGeorgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.17 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryProminent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration growsTony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns expertsA lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.29 May 09:29 PM
The CountryWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
The CountryExhibition hopes for a revival in art of woollen crafts'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'13 May 03:20 AM
The Country'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
The CountrySam Neill's not sheepish about his new role'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'30 Apr 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a timeA woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.26 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near NapierSeventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.23 Apr 05:30 AM
The CountryCentral Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hoursNot a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.15 Apr 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
The Country'Make the most of opportunities' - Phil's passion for shearing pays dividendsPhil Morrison has been all over the world during his involvement in shearing.14 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryHow NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPahīatua Spin In brings creative fibre enthusiasts togetherThere's a lot more to creative fibre groups than just knitting.31 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
The CountryFrom woolshed to bed - two sisters spin their homeware dreamsSisters behind Foxtrot Home design throws and blankets using wool from the family farm.16 Mar 11:13 PM
The CountryMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
The CountryTackling NZ's 'wool conundrum'Mark Patterson and Todd McClay will tour woolsheds across NZ over the next three months.16 Feb 04:21 AM
The CountryNZ strong wool on the rise as Americans fall in love with wonder fibreResearch shows at least three in four US purchasers say they'd buy woollen products again.30 Jan 10:05 PM
The CountryMeet wool ‘navigator’ Anna CrosbieCrosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.29 Jan 08:02 PM
The Country'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand upFounded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWorld shearing record smashed near DannevirkeThe target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.19 Jan 05:11 AM
The Country'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
The CountryBremworth opens retail store in AucklandCarpet company says having a physical store will boost the wool flooring market.09 Dec 03:59 PM
The Country'Chocka': Napier’s cyclone rebuild key to clearing wool glutSummer shearing will see wool 'pouring in the doors'.07 Dec 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Very traditional' Napier industry embraces 'co-bot' techThe Ahuriri-based wool-testing robot can work around the clock.05 Dec 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWool a winning ticket for Hunterville designer brand Honest Wolf“It is such a premium product and the price doesn’t reflect that."20 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle affects Bremworth's profit - CEOCEO says Bremworth will emerge a more adaptable organisation, despite cyclone challenges.30 Aug 09:41 PM
