New Zealand100 years of town meets country in KatikatiThe 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.08 Feb 03:59 PM
New Zealand4000 fishing offences in past year revealedOver the past year, fisheries officers detected more than 3,000 offences during inspections of recreational fishing boats. Video / Corey FlemingWatch31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandTeenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attackA youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.Watch27 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland farmers see golden tourism opportunityThe Northland farming couple turning fields into gold24 Jan 04:00 PM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandShearer dips out in record bid in TararuaJamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.20 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandFisherman surprised by whale shark on jetskiA fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandRotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.14 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSmart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farmsJames Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.13 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri fires up expanded offshore growing plansOverseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.19 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessReturn 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
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: A bird flu pandemic would be one of the most foreseeable catastrophes in historyNew York Times: H5N1 is raging out of control among America’s cattle.01 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandMum hears screw or brace come loose during son's rollercoaster ride at A&P showA man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.17 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safetyA former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.30 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMāori business leader Vanessa Hayes champions organic macadamia farming in NZTorere Macadamias leads New Zealand's industry growth with a 1000ha organic plan.30 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChina's protein consumption has changed – RabobankRabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.27 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandCouncil offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supplyProject Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGeneration after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'23 Sep 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandEarthworm research offers real potentialResearch by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
KahuOpinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel HikuroaOPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.05 Aug 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
