The Country'Engaged and connecting': Kaimanawa horses in training for new homesThe wild Kaimanawa herd is at about 520 horses, above DoC's 300 target.04 May 09:26 PM
The CountryHow future vets are trained to protect New Zealand’s biosecurityStudents learn to investigate disease and help protect the nation’s food supply.01 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui cat control: Residents urged to have their say on pest plan'There’ll be people always with pet cats but it’s how they manage them.'28 Apr 06:34 PM
The Country‘Carcasses throughout the property’: Farmer’s neglect caused death of more than 200 sheep23 Apr 02:26 AM
The CountryGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle“This farmer’s failures under the Nait Act related to almost 1000 animals," MPI said.09 Mar 08:30 PM
The Country'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWould a Commissioner for Animals improve welfare?Animal groups say MPI can't enforce welfare independently, but a commissioner could.03 Mar 09:53 PM
The CountryFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
The CountryMPI wants to better track pig and sheep movementNew Zealand is one of 11 OECD nations not individually tracing sheep.24 Feb 09:03 PM
The CountryLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
The CountryLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
The CountryClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
The CountryFuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledgesSebastien Lecornu has promised an emergency agriculture bill next month.13 Jan 08:54 PM
The Country'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
The Country'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country‘It remains an important story’: The fight to save the Arapawa goatThe Arapawa goat remains one of the rarest breeds in the world.05 Dec 03:56 PM
The CountryFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySpanish pork producers ‘very concerned’ by African swine feverAround one third of Spain's pork export markets have temporarily halted imports.02 Dec 07:33 PM
The CountrySpain swine fever cases spark warning on pork imports hereSpain confirmed two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus.30 Nov 09:02 PM
The Country'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
The Country'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
The CountryThe one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree onA predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.26 Nov 09:57 PM
The CountryWhy NZ’s poultry sector says red tape is putting animal health at riskNZ vets say only one antibiotic remains viable for commercial poultry use. 14 Nov 03:59 PM
