PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Beehive must be nervous as economy continues to flounderOPINION: Homeowners avoid locking in rates, choosing expensive floating options.23 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWhen memory fades, love remains - Glenn DwightOPINION: Glenn Dwight on cherishing memories amidst the challenges of Alzheimer's.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily farm's journey to eco-friendly successThe Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get readyOpinion: How does the vegetable garden know spring is on the way?23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Whanganui trust is preserving NZ's heritage cropsThe charitable organisation focuses on heritage plants with health benefits.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSanctuary relocates kiwi amid conservation efforts'This was a massive undertaking for everyone involved.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log prices hit highest August level since 2018 due to lower supply - Marcus MussonOPINION: We have been reasonably fortunate over the winter in terms of log prices.22 Aug 04:56 PM
New ZealandCost of living: Are pet owners going without?'Owners often share or sacrifice their meals to ensure their pets are fed.' 22 Aug 04:55 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra’s Miles Hurrell on $3.8b Lactalis dealKelvin Wickham, Jason Te Brake, Richard Dawkins, Chris Russell, and Miles Hurrell. 22 Aug 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled timesBuilding consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June. 21 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandGreen kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in EuropeFirst-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.21 Aug 09:41 PM
OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on doing deals in Washington DCTodd McClay, Matt Bolger, Graeme Williams, Kate Scott, and Peter Newbold. 21 Aug 01:46 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current seasonFonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.20 Aug 11:16 PM
LifestyleFarmer's corny maze proposal takes romance to new heightsThe couple plan to marry by May 2026, after next year's planting season.20 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandBipartisan dad dancing with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michael Every, Andrew Murray, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. 20 Aug 01:39 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming really is the backbone of NZOPINION: There should be no debate about farming's contribution to all New Zealanders.19 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi wool to be served up in tennis balls at the US OpenNew Zealand wool will be bouncing around the courts of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament.19 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandDairy dip: Slight decline in prices in latest GDTGDT eases 0.3%, whole milk powder up, skim milk powder down.19 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Stephen Fleming on getting sheepmeat into IndiaStephen Fleming, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan.19 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'A step change': What a2 Milk's $282m purchase means for the infant formula makerA2 Milk plans to buy Yashili's Pōkeno plant for $282m to access China's market.18 Aug 04:06 AM
New Zealand89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinksOPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Breaking in the land"I was 67 years of age, and so had to employ most of the labour in breaking in the land."16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Bring back the moa - and my Velcro wallet while you’re at itOPINION: If Sir Peter Jackson's bringing back the moa, why not Snifters too?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat makes Hugh Jackson tick?Young Farmer of the Year on his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The CountryCam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.15 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
