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
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverLobbying and anecdotes behind changes to first-home KiwiSaver withdrawal rules – MBIEMinisters Nicola Willis and Scott Simpson pushed the policy without public consultation.17 Mar 04:00 PM
SportSheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishapVideo shows the 5-year-old falling seconds into the ride before the sheep doubled back.17 Mar 06:00 AM
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
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
New Zealand'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandCommunal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough wineryHarvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.15 Mar 08:05 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me outOPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapterOrigin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.14 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom Pasifika to wooden boats: Where to go in Auckland this weekendThere's nary a public space in Tāmaki Makaurau that isn't occupied by an event.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeenage kea ‘gang’ tracked in record flock at Aoraki Mt CookLeg bands with tiny microchips, costing under $1 each, are scanned at 13 hut sites.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Andy Dalton at the Wānaka showAndy Dalton, Andy Borland, Alan Livingston, M. Paterson, T Houghton, R Shearer, PJ Budler.13 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandTop award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.12 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandSpeed fencing champ chasing third national title at Rural GamesTwo-time champion Tim Garrick now juggles elite sport with a booming business.12 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
New Zealand'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Leaves us grasping': Exporters hit back as live animal trade stallsIndustry says three years without exports has cost rural areas $300m a year.11 Mar 08:04 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: NZ’s resource shake-up needs better dataOPINION: Lack of baseline data threatens NZ’s new, more permissive resource rules.11 Mar 07:51 PM
New Zealand'A real journey': Karn Dhaliwal takes NZ Zanda McDonald titleWaikato grower says he was 'taken aback' to hear his name called at the awards dinner.11 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment awardJudges praised their 'winning combination of profitability and environmental outcomes'.11 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandNZ Zanda McDonald Award winner Karn Dhaliwal on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Karn Dhaliwal, Emma Higgins, Vanessa Winning, and Phil Duncan.11 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandFarmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surgeSome arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.10 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandA Napier man grew a near-1kg tomato – here's how he did it, and what he ate it withGrant Blair's tomato tipped the scales at 966g, beating his 860g record.10 Mar 03:10 AM
