New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Every day is an adventure' Northland couple love their new life in rural AustraliaSome 44,534 New Zealanders left to live in Australia in 2023.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCountry life in 1945: Was boozing the answer?Liquor laws meant life was "rather dull in rural districts" back in the day.28 Sep 04:01 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Why October is sow importantOPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A myth': Carpet moth problem overstated, wool companies sayBremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'27 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandPotter's paradise: Kim Morgan's idyllic rural lifestylePotter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.27 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobsThe Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.27 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandRecord $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on Smithfield plantBen Tomsett, Jason Herrick, D Humm, C Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, Mark Wynne.27 Sep 01:30 AM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
AgribusinessAnxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meetingHundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.26 Sep 09:24 PM
Markets with Madison‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changedAnd its future may too.26 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandIdeal spring for crop planting so farMaize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on trade deal with EmiratesTodd McClay, Kathryn Wright, Mark de Lautour, Jack Cocks, Chris Russell.26 Sep 02:53 AM
New ZealandSeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmerThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.25 Sep 05:01 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.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandB+LNZ reminds farmers to ensure right tail length on lambs, or risk $500 fineBeef + Lamb NZ reminds farmers to watch the lambs tail length as they do their docking.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrom city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sproutedMama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell on FY24 resultsMiles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Tyler Langford, Jane Smith.25 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
New ZealandPotential new $500m industry for Central North IslandScientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.24 Sep 10:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM
New Zealand‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampageWild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.24 Sep 04:38 AM
New ZealandNZ King Salmon half-year profit downChairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Why education needs investment in NZOPINION: NZ must sort out domestic education to ensure a supply for the workforce.24 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds' Toby Williams on mental healthToby Williams, Dom Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Graeme Smith.24 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandChefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunchAfter saving 13 million kg of food, celebrity chefs cooked at the 13 Million Thanks event.24 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
