New ZealandNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Geoff Ross on turning on-farm scrub into incomeNigel Woodhead, Geoff Ross, Mark de Lautour, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies. 27 Nov 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
PremiumAgribusinessRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissions25 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Keeping crops productive all summerOPINION: Regular harvesting really does encourage plants to keep giving.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMillions of stoats? NZ’s furry menace in 1929“Neither dogs nor cats, nor both together, will keep these vermin away."22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The search for the great Kiwi fish and chip shopOPINION: You know the one, with the faded sign boasting, 'Voted Best Fish and Chips 1987'.22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondTips for watering your summer gardenOPINION: Water-wise gardening tips for the summer ahead.22 Nov 03:55 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandPreserving NZ's railcar history in PahiatuaVolunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons. 20 Nov 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics'On notice': Green Party unveils mining policy ahead of 2026 general electionThe party takes aim at coal, seabed and gold mining.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe push for farm schools back in the dayArticles from 1905, 1924, and 1948 reveal how NZ debated farm schools and rural education.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why I'm all abuzz about my bumblebee deliveryOPINION: Bumblebees are the unsung heroes behind greenhouse-grown tomatoes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM at the Canterbury ShowChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, R Loe, C Brandolino, K Acland, S Duncan, G Dodson.14 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Canterbury ShowSir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, G Menzies, T Dodson, R Hyland.13 Nov 12:57 AM