New ZealandMeet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat every pet owner should knowWhy the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."26 Apr 04:59 PM
New ZealandSenior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Ag ShowLast week, organisers cancelled the 2024 event, saying it wasn't financially viable.25 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ramThe couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.24 Apr 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFragments of bird flu virus discovered in US milkNew York Times: The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts say.24 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on Southeast Asia opportunitiesChristopher Luxon, Chris Russell, Campbell Parker, Mark de Lautour.24 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Ag Show - deal reached with Christchurch Council'The A&P Show is such an important event for both the rural and local community.'24 Apr 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Special couple' farewelled after West Auckland ram killingsThey were described as much-loved parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.23 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandCattle killed after stock truck rolls in Central Hawke's BayPolice say oil has been reported on the road.23 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North CanterburyThe circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.23 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandWapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with huntersFiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.23 Apr 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rock bottom’: Recession-hit farming families relying on other jobs to surviveMeat and wool farmers: 'There’s a feeling now that this is about as bad as it can get.'23 Apr 08:56 PM
New Zealand'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
New ZealandNeedle-sharp grass poses threat to farmers' livestock'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'23 Apr 04:00 AM
AgribusinessMice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to EuropeIt's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.23 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay talks RMATodd McClay, Miles Hurrell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Bruce Weir, Gerard Rushton.23 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandStock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reformFederated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.22 Apr 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disasterTessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.22 Apr 10:09 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why farmers need scientistsOpinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.22 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious E. coli levels at Franz JosefFurther inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.22 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandLow mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'22 Apr 08:56 PM
New ZealandFarm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear failsThe tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour talks rural NZ on The CountryDavid Seymour, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Peter Nation, Jack Fagan, Phil Duncan.22 Apr 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBNZ puts dairying consortium into receivershipUK equity investors involved in Taupo and Otago farms.22 Apr 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a successMt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.21 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandAnother Gisborne forestry company loses accreditationTwo Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.21 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandNZ virologist says spread of bird flu across globe is ‘definitely cause for concern’NZ needs to be prepared for H5N1 bird flu, which is evolving surprisingly quickly.21 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandPastures Past: Praise for 'hardy' Kiwi war horses"Hardy useful mounts, free from beefiness,” could stand the South African heat in 1900.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You get the big and the small': Why Kate loves being a rural vet“It’s full on but I’m pretty lucky to go to some neat parts of Bay of Plenty."20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."19 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandNo flies on them: The plant-boosting powers of the humble dung beetleUnsung heroes of the insect world renowned for their prowess in breaking down cattle dung.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.19 Apr 04:30 PM
