The Country'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'12 May 09:43 PM
The CountryUS move to cut beef tariffs may not be a win for local farmersUS officials have not yet confirmed any tariff changes on beef imports.12 May 04:14 AM
The CountrySheep Dog Champs preview with Rocky Hawkins on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Emma Higgins, Damien O'Connor, Rocky Hawkins, and Farmer Tom Martin.12 May 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIkea parent snaps up Tararua forest as local footprint tops 43,000haThe 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.12 May 12:58 AM
The CountryThe Olive Press in liquidation: Report shows who is owed money as 'unprofitable' business faltersThe Olive Press is closing down after 27 years.11 May 10:12 PM
The Country'Political football': New Fed Farmers president wants to bring people together11 May 06:00 PM
The CountryMeet the Mackereths: Catching up with the 2026 Share Farmers of the YearSponsored content: Scott and Stacey Mackereth contract milk 1400 cows on 464h in Edendale.11 May 04:01 AM
The CountryThe Country: Share Farmers of the Year, Stacey and Scott MackerethAlso: Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Eddie Fitzgerald, Vanessa Winning, Phil Duncan.11 May 02:24 AM
The CountryThe do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhoodHere's what you can and can't pick.11 May 01:37 AM
PremiumThe CountryFrom Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming deal10 May 09:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJames Paterson: A strong season on the land is an opportunity, if you treat it like one10 May 06:00 PM
The Country‘Quite a chilly week’: Parts of NZ set for frost, ‘colder than normal’ temperatures10 May 05:00 PM
DairyDairyNZ: Analysis links good farming practices to improved freshwater outcomesSponsored content: Researchers analysed two decades of nationwide dairy farm data.12 May 04:03 AM
The CountryMeet the Mackereths: Catching up with the 2026 Share Farmers of the YearSponsored content: Scott and Stacey Mackereth contract milk 1400 cows on 464h in Edendale.11 May 04:01 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Cream of the crop – dairy's best recognisedThe winners prioritise their team's wellbeing, allocating time for their staff to journal.09 May 11:41 PM
The CountryDebunking a cheese myth and why halloumi is 'born to blister'When the sheep are 'on holiday', the cows come to play.08 May 06:00 PM
The CountrySheep Dog Champs preview with Rocky Hawkins on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Emma Higgins, Damien O'Connor, Rocky Hawkins, and Farmer Tom Martin.12 May 01:54 AM
The CountryMeet the Mackereths: Catching up with the 2026 Share Farmers of the YearSponsored content: Scott and Stacey Mackereth contract milk 1400 cows on 464h in Edendale.11 May 04:01 AM
The CountryThe Country: Share Farmers of the Year, Stacey and Scott MackerethAlso: Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Eddie Fitzgerald, Vanessa Winning, Phil Duncan.11 May 02:24 AM
The CountryThe Country: Weather update with Chris BrandolinoChris Brandolino, Anna Nelson, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Jeremy Rookes, Barry Soper.08 May 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIkea parent snaps up Tararua forest as local footprint tops 43,000haThe 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.12 May 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming dealA 12-month Dubai trial led Emirates Bustanica to seek a commercial agreement.10 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Paterson: A strong season on the land is an opportunity, if you treat it like oneOPINION: For many Hawke's Bay farmers, this season has brought a welcome change of pace.10 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachersCraig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'04 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
The Country'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'12 May 09:43 PM
The CountryThe Olive Press in liquidation: Report shows who is owed money as 'unprofitable' business faltersThe Olive Press is closing down after 27 years.11 May 10:12 PM
The CountryThe do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhoodHere's what you can and can't pick.11 May 01:37 AM
Wednesday14°C6°CA few showers, clearing this afternoon, but remaining cloudy. Light winds, afternoon southwesterlies.
Thursday12°C6°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Westerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
The CountryUS move to cut beef tariffs may not be a win for local farmersUS officials have not yet confirmed any tariff changes on beef imports.12 May 04:14 AM
The CountryRecord-breaking $161,000 bull worth every cent, owner says“He’s parked in the paddock here; he’s had a great season with his females.”10 May 09:44 PM
The CountryPower and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the landIts 59,000 bifacial panels and tracking systems boost output by about 30%.10 May 02:00 AM
The CountrySheep farmer Sophie Hurley breathing new life into vintage Hunterville motel30 Apr 08:44 PM
The CountryWhich political parties back the Gene Tech Bill?The Gene Technology Bill would end a 30-year ban on genetic tools outside the laboratory.11 May 10:00 PM
The CountryLow‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.05 May 10:36 PM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'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
The Country'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'12 May 09:43 PM
The CountryUS move to cut beef tariffs may not be a win for local farmersUS officials have not yet confirmed any tariff changes on beef imports.12 May 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIkea parent snaps up Tararua forest as local footprint tops 43,000haThe 521ha Cypress Hill Forest boosts Ingka's New Zealand estate.12 May 12:58 AM
The CountryThe Olive Press in liquidation: Report shows who is owed money as 'unprofitable' business faltersThe Olive Press is closing down after 27 years.11 May 10:12 PM
The CountrySkinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture'A little bit of Nudi Point magic goes in every little product that we send out.'10 May 10:40 PM
The CountrySoil-first farmer grows thriving Bay bananas on just 5.5haNow semi-retired, Brett Petersen happily gives away the bananas he grows.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Lettuce? In winter? Hear me outOPINION: Kem Ormond is back on the lettuce bandwagon, even suggesting lettuce soup.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers keen to help breed pheasants in 1938"A good sign to find among farmers a willingness to help the State improve game shooting".09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPower and pasture: How a Bay of Plenty solar farm keeps sheep on the landIts 59,000 bifacial panels and tracking systems boost output by about 30%.10 May 02:00 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Cream of the crop – dairy's best recognisedThe winners prioritise their team's wellbeing, allocating time for their staff to journal.09 May 11:41 PM
The Country'Like a treasure map': New tool points CHB farmers to more profitable cropsIt gives colour-coded ratings using climate, soil, yield and economic data.09 May 06:00 PM
The CountrySoil-first farmer grows thriving Bay bananas on just 5.5haNow semi-retired, Brett Petersen happily gives away the bananas he grows.09 May 05:00 PM
