New ZealandThe Country: What was the most popular story of 2025?With over 100,000 views, this story was the most read on The Country's website in 2025.31 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandNorthern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractorThis yarn about Stanley Wilson's trusty tractor was a hit on The Country in March 2025.31 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandHow Sally plans to transform farm education for kidsStory on 'vet, mother, farmer, writer, lover of animals and homesteader' popular in 2025. 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector service30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original ownerWaikato farmer Neil Dalgety's tractor tale was a popular read on The Country in 2025.29 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut successThis story about the Scott family's adventures in hazelnuts was very popular in 2025.29 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandYear in Review: Upokongaro - where herons roost and gin wins goldKem Ormond's story about small-batch distillery Papaiti Gin was a big read in June 2025.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Boar attacks boat in 1937This true fishing story was one of the most read editions of Pastures Past in 2025.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie McKay: Winston, FTAs and farm votes – what’s really at stake in 2026OPINION: One thing you can say about Luxon’s Lot is they are farmer-friendly.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Millions of dollars': Farmers rejoice as rain hits parched Hawke's Bay paddocksThe stress reliever that Hawke's Bay farmers needed has arrived.29 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBob's small but mighty berry businessBob Teal's 1.68-hectare Cambridge orchard was a popular story from June 2025.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudents transform farm stream with native planting effortStudents helping out a Cust farmer was a popular read on The Country from June 2025.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutionsKem Ormond's article on the mighty boxthorn hedges of Taranaki was a popular read in 2025.28 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandThe organisation using surplus food for social goodNourished for Nil's story of food rescue was a popular read on The Country in 2025.28 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandTasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, take two years Road crews have tackled 4500 jobs, yet four key routes remain closed.28 Dec 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Healthy exercise': Why Phil Thomsen loves gardening – even weedingThe gardening author has been growing vegetables since he was about 5 years old.27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025. 27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Try growing a nut tree, the reward is worth the waitOPINION: From towering walnuts to compact almonds, there is a nut tree for most gardens.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nuisance': Roosters keep New Plymouth awake in 1937“I suggest that people who keep roosters should be compelled to pay a tax."27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.27 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandJohn Deere a family affair for this dairy farmerCatherine Fry's story on Reece Houghton's tractor was widely read on The Country in 2025.26 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming coupleThis June 2025 story about Brian and Rosemary Whyte's planting efforts was a popular read.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe leaders at the centre of The Country show's most popular item in 2025The Country's June 16 edition was the most listened to (and read about) in 2025. 26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blanketsThis story about Alison Ross's woolly blanket was a popular read on The Country in March.26 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandKem Ormond's seasonal salads to make summer entertaining easyThese salads are easy to prepare and come together in no time.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’A study on what makes pooches tick was a popular article on The Country in 2025.25 Dec 04:00 PM
