New ZealandFuel prices make relievers harder to find for rural schoolsOne rural school was hit with a $970 water taxi bill for a single reliever.25 Mar 08:54 PM
New Zealand'People were surprised': Lincoln University to cut 40 jobsAll permanent staff have until April 23 to apply for enhanced exit packages.25 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandCraig Piggott talks Halter on The CountryChris Luxon, Craig Piggott, Stefan Vogel, Chloe Butcher-Herries, George Dodson, J Rowarth.25 Mar 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandFarmers urged to adopt saving measures as fuel prices biteFarmers and growers reminded that they don't always have to use the biggest tractor.24 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
New Zealand'I've got to drive': The towns with little choice amid fuel crisis'I think people are going to have to look at car-sharing, or going without a car.'24 Mar 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Making Molesworth a 'station for the nation'Jamie Mackay talks to Jim Ward and farmer Tom Martin. 24 Mar 01:07 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers aren’t to blame for rising food pricesOPINION: Rising food prices aren’t driven by farmers, but by where food dollars go.23 Mar 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Big decision': Five groups apply to run Molesworth StationMolesworth Station, an iconic high country property, needs a new operator. 23 Mar 10:11 PM
BusinessFonterra posts $750m profit, lifts milk price and dividendsShareholders will receive a 16c special dividend on top of 24c interim.22 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandFive generations drive organic dairy innovation at CleavedaleThe organic Jersey herd now milks 460 cows, with milk sold across the North Island.22 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Lagged behind': When NZ farmers were urged to employ women"An effort is to be made to encourage farmers to make more use of women workers."21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why my vege garden is good for my mental healthOPINION: My vegetable garden is great to hang out in if the day has been a bit stressful.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The mo is back – from Magnum P.I. to MovemberOPINION: Like vinyl records, stubbies & Winston Peters, the moustache has made a comeback.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stabilityOPINION: Higher fuel and shipping costs strip up to $8 a tonne from forest owners.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Something to interest everyone' at the Farming Like Grandad fairVisitors can see vintage tractors, cars and a 100-year-old shearing plant.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMike Casey, NZ Sustainability Leader of the Year on The CountryToday: Wayne Langford, Mike Casey, Dom Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino. 20 Mar 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Success-driven' couple win farm environment award The Clodes of Te Hou Farms take a highly strategic approach to land stewardship.19 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Does Winston Peters want to be Prime Minister?Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Mar 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Future-focused' business wins East Coast farm environment titleThe Gaddums produce chicory-finished lamb alongside premium grass-fed Angus beef.18 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandHow can NZ gain energy security?On today: Todd McClay, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Eric Gorlier, and Hunter McGregor. 18 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandSixth straight GDT lift — but whole milk powder fallsWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.17 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandWattie’s proposed cuts a big blow to seed, arable growersHorticulture NZ CEO says it's "tough news for the New Zealand vegetable sector".17 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandFuel and fertiliser prices on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, and Kelvin Wickham. 17 Mar 12:56 AM
New Zealand'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”16 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
