New ZealandNick Putt reclaims Hawke's Bay Young Viticulturist title"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNative planting transforms farm stream's ecosystemMayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePaved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmlandThe ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving DayAround 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.06 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandAnna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title againKelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.06 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandCharity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in needThe food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.06 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Congratulations Jamie MackayEmma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Hamish McKay, and Heather du Plessis-Allan. 06 Jun 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.05 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandHortNZ director steps down after six years of serviceDe Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.05 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: The Country host Jamie Mackay on what to expect from this year's FieldaysThe Country host Jamie Mackay talks about agricultural business and what to expect from Fieldays. Video / Herald NOWWatch05 Jun 08:39 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandGDT analysis with Mike McIntyre on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Ben Picton, and Phil Duncan. 04 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandGDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the seasonThe Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.03 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandFish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvestThe fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.03 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours: Two Dames on The CountryDavid Seymour, Richard McIntyre, Dame Alison Stewart, Dame Catriona Williams, Dan Boulton.03 Jun 01:51 AM
WorldProtests, $75m losses, stall Chiquita's Panama operationsThe strike in Bocas del Toro began on April 28 over pension reforms.03 Jun 01:19 AM
New ZealandCream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower titleRegional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.02 Jun 11:47 PM
New Zealand'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'02 Jun 10:52 PM
PoliticsWorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone useRoad cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.02 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandThe art of composting with Andrea ColemanAndrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sectorOpinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.01 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsOlympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKing of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVegetables only a mother could loveOPINION: They may be unattractive and difficult, but that doesn't mean they're not tasty.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExploring NZ's flax industry: A glimpse into the pastBy 1937, New Zealand flax seeds were used to establish a farm in "Charleton", England.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents transform farm stream with native planting effort“I didn’t know how much life there could be in one stream."31 May 04:59 PM
