New ZealandAlliance Group vote on The CountryDavid Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Pete Turner, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.20 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandFagan and Henare win big at Gisborne Show — and work the mic tooWhen they weren't winning, Fagan and Henare were commentators or prizegiving MCs.19 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandGlenn Dwight: Time to bring back the faxOPINION: The sound - half dolphin, half recorder played by an orchestra of 5-year-olds.18 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandThe long road to soldier farm settlement after WWI and WWII“If I was waiting for a farm, I would rather go and get a job on the wharves.”18 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring windsDoug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandVirtual lessons bring the farm to the classroomAbout 50 Kiwi farming families now host virtual sessions with schools through Farmer Time.17 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon says lower rates, rising spend point to better times aheadThe PM urged more compelling candidates after low local election turnout.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Gisborne ShowGuests include politicians, Federated Farmers reps, and local names in agriculture.17 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters remembers Jim BolgerWinston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay ShowThe show must go on - despite just eight weeks to build the Great Raihania Shears stand.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandTe Radar's new book on The CountryRebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar and Sam Ward.15 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
AgribusinessApple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects. 14 Oct 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandAxeman Jack Jordan ready for World Champs on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden and Duncan Humm also feature. 14 Oct 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds president on new methane reduction target Wayne Langford, Scott Champion, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan, and Richard Loe.13 Oct 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandBreeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnantThe stress-prone mare was to be inseminated with frozen semen from a selected stallion.12 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsClimate change: Govt to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 reviewCabinet will soon approve a new target range of 14–24% below 2017 levels.11 Oct 11:06 PM
