New ZealandMany of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn pilesWairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.15 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEORichard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandFederated Farmers names new chief executive'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'15 Jan 01:24 AM
New Zealand‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa streamHundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.14 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandThe Country: How weight loss medication affects farmingHamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson. 14 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Farmers revive Hororātā Hall’s historic paddock to fund community’s futureThe 5ha block was gifted by Sir John Hall in 1890 to fund the Hororātā Hall.13 Jan 10:33 PM
TravelInside Hawke’s Bay’s luxury farm retreat at Cape KidnappersSet within an 800ha farm and wildlife sanctuary, this lodge redefines seclusion.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Neil Bateup's New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup, Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Kate Scott, Kate Acland, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.13 Jan 01:44 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandQueenstown wetland wildlife at risk as cats caught huntingWhakatipu Wildlife Trust stated that trail cameras detected 44 cats over three weeks.12 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearer Simon Goss on breaking world recordWayne Langford, Mike McIntyre, Kate Scott, Simon Goss and Phil Duncan. 12 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandFarmer’s rare 1939 Ford truck finds new life in 'man shed'The 3-tonne 1939 Ford flathead V8 was imported from the United States.10 Jan 04:03 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Back to work. Back to realityOPINION: The first real hurdle of returning to work is the password situation. 10 Jan 04:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondShade: The best ways to chill out in your garden this summerOPINION: Whatever you choose, remember that summer is for relaxing, not baking. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troopsSix Ponui-bred donkeys were brought to Auckland Zoo in 1937 to give children rides.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix generations strong: Wairarapa farmers embrace change'We knew we couldn’t keep on doing the same thing, because we would go out of business.'09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandAvocado growers brace for $150b shiftMore than half of New Zealand farm owners will be 65 or older within a decade.09 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandCore blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take offKiwi Crunch's TikTok antics were widely read about on The Country in 2025.09 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandAward-winning farmer chat: The Country's top shows of 2025The Country's June 19 edition was the third most listened to (and read about) in 2025. 09 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandCity girl finds happiness in dairy successCaitlin Snodgrass's success story was a popular read on The Country in September 2025.09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFrance to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal after tractor protests in ParisFarmers say the Mercosur pact will unleash cheaper Brazilian imports.08 Jan 07:26 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightBest of Glenn Dwight: Marmite and jandals can grow our economyGlenn Dwight's take on how to fix our economy was his third most popular read of 2025.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandFrom school caretaker to blueberry farmerDes Samuels' blueberry success was popular on The Country's website in 2025.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in agAngie Chadha's journey from city to agriculture was a popular read on The Country in 2025.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsA story about Kaipaki Farmyard in Ōhaupō was a popular read on The Country in 2025.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom Zimbabwe to Bay of Plenty: Couple’s long road to a new beginningThe story of the Dodds and their truffle farm was widely read on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoEquine-assisted therapist Sue & her healing horses were a big hit on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYear in Review: When Kiwi Aidan Copp set a world shearing recordCopp's 9-hour shearing world record, set back in April, was a popular read on The Country.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEgg-citing growth: Meet the innovative Bennik familyThis story from January 2025 did "egg-ceptionally" well on The Country's website.07 Jan 03:59 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
