Sustainable business & financeTrade Aid to close stores: Business to focus on import, wholesale and online salesThe company's finances have taken a hit during cost-of-living crisis and low sales.22 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandCitizen scientist Steve Wyn-Harris talks meteorites on The CountryDarryl Butterick, Smiley Barrett, Steve Wyn-Harris, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.22 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandFarmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows foundFarmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.22 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandEcan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandDean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awardsOromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award21 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licencesA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.21 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandFonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The CountryMiles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.21 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRewards all round in Fonterra's half-year resultFonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.20 Mar 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is risingRabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.20 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandInterest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolmentsA strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.20 Mar 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandThe Prime Minister talks past US presidents on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michelle Pye, Mike McIntyre, Sam McIvor.20 Mar 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.19 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandPrices drop again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder is Fonterra's biggest reference product.19 Mar 09:10 PM
New Zealand'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandCouple's advice after 65 years of marriageDawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.19 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' commentWinston Peters, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, Tim Williams, Cameron Bagrie.19 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandCheap tomatoes great for shoppers - not for growers'As the season went on and production increased, volumes increased and prices come down.'18 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandSelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandTodd McClay talks drought and China on The CountryTodd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Amy Bielski, Phil Duncan, Allan Barber.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the YearŌpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis open shearing series with win over WalesDavid Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.17 Mar 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait's options for paying back its $130m debtSynlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Great to hear kākā squawking': Farmers get wildlife thrivingThe couple’s planting provides even more shelter and security for wildlife.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: The week three tractor drivers diedKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.16 Mar 03:59 PM
