PoliticsField Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.14 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandTough times ahead for sheep and beef farmersBeef+Lamb NZ's update 2023-24 shows a 67pc fall in farm profit from the 2021-22 year.14 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandGlobal challenges take toll on red meat exportsNZ exported $759m worth of products in January 2024 - down 8pc on January 2023.14 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandThe PM reports live from Central Districts Field Days for The CountryChristopher Luxon, Katie Milne, Pete Barnes, Josh Cliff, and Chris Russell.14 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandSheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandZanda McDonald winners on The CountryKate Acland, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, G Watson, P Stroup, Angus Moore, David Foote.13 Mar 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winnersAgricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.12 Mar 10:23 PM
New Zealand'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against KiwisWales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?12 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandVietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from GovtProject part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandNever miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials clubHore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024News briefs from around the region,12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandRoads and Rolling Stones with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Emma Higgins, Jane Smith, Phil Duncan.12 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandPGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs inWe’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'11 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmer confidence and Oscar picks with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Steve Wyn-Harris, G McCallum, G Smith.11 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Cautious optimism': Farm confidence recovers from record lows'It’s good to see the first improvement in farmer confidence for quite some time now.'11 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandFrom vines to fencelines: Old vineyard posts find a new home on-farmRepost has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years.11 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandShear frustration from the 1930s to nowKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandCelebrating dairy farmers on International Women's DayO’Malley and Carpenter are great examples of thousands of dairy-farming women around NZ.07 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
New Zealand'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''06 Mar 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'All so horsey': Good things from small packages at HOYPocket rockets take to the Horse of Year arena.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandGDT's positive run faces 2.3pc set backKey products skim milk powder and whole milk powder both dropped.05 Mar 08:39 PM
New Zealand'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
