PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Sir Ian Taylor after Shane Jones exits goldmine debateChristopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.01 Apr 12:38 AM
BusinessFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: How professional investors are handling sharemarket volatility and the Middle East meltdown26 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain24 Mar 11:16 PM
PremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shock24 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressure24 Mar 10:01 PM
PremiumBusinessRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbers24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”16 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDairy Expo draws 174 exhibitors and strong farmer supportVisitors included farmers from the South Island, Northland, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.09 Mar 09:19 PM
BusinessTwo companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitionsThe acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.09 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We have got so many levers to pull': Award-winning farmer on planning and adaptabilityPongaroa's David and Rebecca Buick win Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year. 03 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandConservation International founder discusses native forests' role in global protection | Herald NOWConservation International founder Peter Seligmann discusses the need for thoughtful planning when considering the global issue of production versus protection. Video / Ryan BridgeWatch02 Mar 07:24 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour talks Donald Trump on The CountryOn today's show: David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Bruce Weir, Riley Kennedy and Phil Duncan.02 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandWeekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loomThe World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.22 Feb 10:09 PM
Agribusiness$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandFarmers say hurry up with new ag machine road rulesCritics say the rules are “outdated” and not keeping up with new technology.17 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGolden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbersHectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.11 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesEconomists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMilk price surge, Mainland windfall: Why this season could be a bumper oneANZ has upgraded its milk price forecast to $9.50 for 2025/26. 09 Feb 09:37 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Digging into decades of NZ soil scienceOPINION: Years on, soil research is still the hidden engine of our food system.09 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFrom Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein pushFonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
