Latest rural news
The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley
Siobhan O’Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, Don Fraser.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
Small rural projects boost communities, says Shane Jones
Regional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.
'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
Forestry and the drive to 'Survive to '25'
Sponsored content: OPINION: Not much movement with exports, China, or the carbon market.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Historic HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surprise
Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.
Talking Point: A dam good plan for water resilience
OPINION: Our economy can work in harmony with the environment.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
Why you should give the humble broad bean a break
Opinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
NZ's Harapaki wind farm up and running
The project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.
ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
The Country: ‘Weather bomb’ watch with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Claire Williamson, Adam Thompson, P Alexander, S Duncan, S Loe, Jason Walls.
Govt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hours
The Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Te Mata mushrooms back after smell complaints caused closure
Complaints caused Te Mata Mushrooms to close its Havelock North facility in 2022.
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
Just the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes true
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.
'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction
'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.
'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture award
Winner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.
The Country: Shane Jones on mining, climate change, and Donald Trump
Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.
Growing conditions great for Brussels sprouts - but sales slow
All vegetables have had a good season so Brussels sprouts are missing out.