New ZealandNew Zealand’s iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps fallingSheep numbers continue to fall as more land is converted to forestry.03 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandFarmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.02 May 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandHorticulture NZ chief Nadine Tunley resigns'I want to restore my work-life balance and explore new opportunities.'02 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announcedWinner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.02 May 09:09 PM
New ZealandSay cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophyBelle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.02 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealedAfter a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.02 May 03:50 AM
New Zealand'The decision is in our farmers’ hands': Alliance chiefAlliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.02 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandListen: Alliance CEO Willie Wiese on The CountryWillie Wiese, Richard Slee, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Craig Wiggins.02 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandChanges to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be doneDelay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.01 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandListen: The PM ponders politician pay rises on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Kara Biggs, Todd Charteris.01 May 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
AgribusinessNZ's 'ambitious' FTA with the EU comes into forceHorticulture shipments likely to take immediate advantage of NZ's FTA with the EU.30 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandGoing hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your regionA good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.30 Apr 10:02 PM
Entertainment'It was a joke': Has Jeremy Clarkson changed his tune on climate change?Clarkson made a surprising admission in a recent interview to promote new show.30 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandDamien O’Connor talks exports on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Tom Martin, Tom Young, Abbi Ayre.30 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandSam Neill's not sheepish about his new role'I'm very happy to be associated with, and a grower of, one of the world’s best products.'30 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
Politics‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch useHoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.29 Apr 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the upThe 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.29 Apr 03:20 AM
AgribusinessAlliance asks farmer-shareholders for capitalGroup chair says there's 'probably never a great time to ask for money from shareholders'.28 Apr 11:52 PM
Agribusiness'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resignsMcIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.28 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandBailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast communityA new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.28 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandThe Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Drovers vs motoristsDrover has almost become a word of the past.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGene genius: How gene technology is changing the future of foodOpinion: Ethical use of genetic tech may accelerate the adoption of new crops and animals.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a timeA woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat every pet owner should knowWhy the New Zealand Veterinary Association wants people to "Think P.E.T."26 Apr 04:59 PM
New ZealandSenior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Ag ShowLast week, organisers cancelled the 2024 event, saying it wasn't financially viable.25 Apr 09:01 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ramThe couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.24 Apr 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFragments of bird flu virus discovered in US milkNew York Times: The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts say.24 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on Southeast Asia opportunitiesChristopher Luxon, Chris Russell, Campbell Parker, Mark de Lautour.24 Apr 02:00 AM