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's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animals27 Nov 10:30 PM
The Country'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestream27 Nov 01:37 AM
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
The CountryHundreds of dog attacks recorded in Far North over three yearsCouncil data shows up to 500 dog attacks reported in the Far North since 2023.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
The Country‘Incompetent’: Conservationist wants MPI removed from hornet eradication missionBrad Windust warns hundreds of queens could now be spread across Auckland.03 Nov 09:15 PM
The Country'Smart, soulful pup' Diego may be the one for youAt just 10 months old, Diego is already showing a calm and gentle nature.16 Oct 09:48 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryAn egg-cellent choice? We're eating more than 200 eggs each a yearNew Zealand has about 1.6 million commercial hens, with some now laying larger eggs.09 Oct 08:35 PM
The Country‘So sad’: Clarkson loses first Diddly Squat calf to bovine TBThe 65-year-old said the cow was pregnant with twins when it caught TB.09 Oct 08:05 PM
The Country'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 PM
The CountryAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryAnimal cruelty concerns: MPI, SPCA respond as sheep shot with arrowsMPI has referred the alleged incident in Tokomaru Bay to the police.02 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountrySlow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 yearsThe minister said the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.01 Oct 08:41 PM
The CountryAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryWater troughs for cattle - and cats? 1940s animal welfare concernsCat water request had one councillor saying, "The whole thing’s too fantastic for words.”27 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryPlea for farmers from all regions to join sheep poo study Beef + Lamb New Zealand is looking at how facial eczema affects farms across NZ.26 Sep 02:12 AM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl'We don’t care who the culprit is, we just want that hive gone.'09 Sep 10:13 PM
The Country'Incredible endorsement': Northland dog grooming brand wins US awardHolistic Hound's grooming bar won an award at the USA Pet Innovation Awards.03 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
The CountrySheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
The Country'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB againMolesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.12 Aug 03:50 AM
The CountryHow a former police dog is saving beesMaple's team hopes she can become a blueprint for other dogs to detect bee diseases.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
