New ZealandWinston Peters talks polls on The CountryEmma Higgins, Winston Peters, Kate Acland, Hayes Garland and Chris Russell. 11 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandMore lambs on the ground as national flock lifts after tough seasonsStronger ewe performance lifted the national lambing rate to 131.1%.10 Dec 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
PremiumAgribusinessFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of vote17 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandIs lamb making a comeback? Market turns as prices reach $300 a head at sale30 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandIs this the toastie capital of NZ? City has two cafes in competition finals05 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'08 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
LifestyleSpice up your weekend: Aromatic lamb pilau with a crunchy twistThis one-pot meal is quick to put together and full of flavour and aroma.26 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleHow to create the perfect Easter roast lambWhat could be better than a succulent roast lamb, tangy sauce and veges on the side?11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms records $21.8m lossThe company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.01 Apr 11:38 PM
New Zealand'We respect each other': Family comes first at High Peak StationCanterbury sheep farmer Hamish Guild has had 20 years in the industry.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFrom pavlova to lamb and BBQ prawns, Christmas tells the story of who we areOPINION: 'More than just a meal, it's a reflection of our cultural identity.'24 Dec 01:17 AM
BusinessReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
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
BusinessAlliance Group plunges further into the redFarmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.19 Nov 12:40 AM
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
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
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
OpinionWho follows the carnivore diet in New Zealand?OPINION: Jessica Persing's 3yo child is one of the carnivore community's younger members.09 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandTips on buying better ramsGisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken WairoaFlooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLamb with spinach and white bean pureeNici Wickes recommends a recipe for making lamb chops go a little further.24 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleServe these spiced lamb shanks with potatoes and naan‘Love a double carb,’ confesses Nici Wickes.22 Jul 01:25 AM
AgribusinessNZ exports reach all-time high in MaySurge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.24 Jun 01:59 AM
