New Zealand'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedFarmer crushed in fatal quad bike rollover, coroner findsCoroner Heather McKenzie found an unsecured 20kg attachment caused the roll.06 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandFour farmers, a forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plateTheir pasta now reaches about 40 outlets nationwide as demand grows.06 Apr 09:46 PM
PremiumNew ZealandFirst Dannevirke solar farm under construction, with plans for another in 202703 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector 03 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourismThe previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station. 02 Apr 07:09 PM
OpinionAnne-Marie Roerink: What young Americans’ red meat revival means for NZOPINION: Beef is now both the largest and fastest-growing meat category in US retail. 02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on why he pulled out of goldmine debate On today: Shane Jones, Ray Smith, Vanessa Winning, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.02 Apr 12:41 AM
New Zealand‘It’s our life, our home’: Merino Downs wins top farm awardThe Roberts family has transformed two farms into a 269ha dual-system operation.01 Apr 09:42 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFonterra CEO reveals toughest time in the job | Ryan Bridge TODAYOutgoing Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says he's departing because he wants to spend more time with his family, and he doesn't have a new job offer. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandRural GPs brace as fuel costs hit patient travel and emergency calloutsRural GPs say fuel hikes are pushing up costs for emergency prime callouts.01 Apr 07:37 PM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300kThe activists have now been sentenced for the protest, which saw some abseil the building.01 Apr 04:00 AM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Sir Ian Taylor after Shane Jones exits goldmine debateChristopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman.01 Apr 12:38 AM
BusinessFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claimsGreenpeace filed a lawsuit against Fonterra in 2024 over what it called 'greenwashing'.31 Mar 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Intergenerational vision': Tapanui dairy farm wins environment awardLuke and Nicole Kane run a 700-cow dairy on their nearly 100-year-old family farm.31 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms halts Middle East exportsSFF boss says production will slowly resume when supply chains into sector are secure. 31 Mar 08:23 PM
WorldWolf bites pensioner in the face in Hamburg streetPolice say the wolf had roamed Hamburg streets for several days before the attack.31 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandFuel, fertiliser and freight on The CountryOn today's show: Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.31 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandMeet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.30 Mar 10:50 PM
BusinessFonterra completes sale of Mainland to French dairy giant for $4.22bFonterra's farmer shareholders are set for a bumper payday.30 Mar 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Pricing's through the roof': Fuel squeeze hits agricultural pilotsAgricultural pilots can use thousands of litres of fuel each week. 30 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour talks fuel and LNG on The CountryOn today's show: David Seymour, Simon Lee, Rachel Shearer, Smiley Barrett, Phil Duncan.30 Mar 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Amazing feeling’: Waikato winner takes Young Farmer regional finalCam Clayton edged out Te Miro farmer Stephen Brunskill by just three points.29 Mar 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'There's no sign of a ceasefire in the Iran war as concerns grow over fuel stocks.29 Mar 07:12 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Why every Kiwi needs a proper shedOPINION: A proper shed is where order and chaos exist in a strange but important balance.28 Mar 04:04 PM
