New ZealandLocal couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizesSpud in a Bucket contest raises $2800 for Alzheimer’s support in Gisborne community.10 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandThe sector paying an average $70k'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'10 Dec 08:59 PM
PoliticsGovernment's climate plan hits some targets, misses othersThe Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRespected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDecent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought wordThe east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.10 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Damien O'Connor, Brooke Watson, Farmer Tom Martin.10 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandGovernment gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'10 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'09 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandHam, lamb, pavlova or trifle: What do Kiwis eat on Christmas day?Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in.09 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.09 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandShearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua ShowAge ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.09 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandThe Country: NZ politics with Stuart NashPhil Duncan, Stuart Nash, Pita Alexander, Grant McCallum.09 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandPills for cows and 'light recipes': Tackling methane emissionsScientists, industry leaders, and farmers met to discuss technologies and hurdles.08 Dec 09:39 PM
New ZealandBoost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei ShowA new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.08 Dec 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kāinga Ora decision to shun wool in state housing is baffling and must be reviewedOPINION: Ignoring a Government directive, the move is another blow to NZ's wool sector.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P ShowThousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.08 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettesOpinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: A new buzzword in fencingKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandA tale of two old tractors“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."06 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTriumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journeyThe inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandWhen coffee leads to collaborationIt all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.06 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandRecord weather means early corn for GisborneA hot and dry spring means early LeaderBrand sweet corn in local supermarkets.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth HeegChris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.06 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fearsBump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.05 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandDairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savingsA new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.05 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMiles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk priceMiles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.05 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandReport confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.04 Dec 10:50 PM
BusinessFonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kgFonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.04 Dec 09:21 PM
