The CountryTalking Point: Cohesive water strategy essential part of Covid 19 recoveryWater storage does not need to be labelled an atrocity, argues Fletcher Tabuteau.29 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeat company repays controversial $43m wage subsidyMeat company pays back $43m wage subsidy claim.29 May 06:32 AM
The Country'Blood everywhere': 80 sheep dead after dog attack in rural Hawke's BayAnother 25 were injured in the attack at a Fernhill property.29 May 02:11 AM
The CountryCows' welfare at stake if 1000 jobs aren't filled, warn dairy farmersSkilled migrant workers stuck overseas after lockdown, call for certainty on visas.27 May 06:56 AM
The CountryTararua farmers respond to feed driveStraw, conventional or round hay bales or baleage - all are welcome.27 May 12:33 AM
The CountryPoppy Renton's rural Facebook page a 'lifesaver'Positive farming Facebook page a "lifesaver"15 May 06:11 PM
The CountryStock auctions: Old school v high techFarmers have struggled to buy into online livestock auctions under Covid-19.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay drought: Tales of woe get worse, as heat goes on Govt responseOne's gone from 1800 lambing ewes to zero. Another's watched his native trees wither.07 May 10:49 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: 'It has been a hell of a drag', farmers look forward to the end of lockdownCovid-19 seen as a chance to improve agriculture's image. Made with funding by NZ On Air.07 May 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOnline tools help farmers cope with lockdownDigital nous enables farmers to work much smarter06 May 11:00 PM
The CountryFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year announcedWinner hopes her journey will show "other young wahine that anything is achievable".06 May 08:05 AM
The Country'It strengthened the idea that it's OK not to be OK': Film-makerYoung film-maker hopes new short film will encourage farmers to open up.28 Apr 06:14 AM
The CountrySaleyards under the hammerCovid-19 may have also claimed the livestock saleyard auction system.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Agriculture must again lead us to recoveryWe say: Winter is coming, not just weather-wise, and farmers are feeling it too.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryTenants stuck feeding dozens of ducks and chooks win $4000Up to 70 turkeys, ducks and chooks were left on the property with no plans for their care.07 Apr 06:33 PM
The CountryWeek one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workersMost Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.03 Apr 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRegular breaks important for healthy lifestyleRural Support Trust recommends regular breaks for mental health.01 Apr 06:01 PM
The CountryRural board advocates for better mobile coverageDrought, regulation, Covid-19... what next for rural people?27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTaranaki farmer gets creative for viral teddy bear huntBruce Nickel's teddy bear creation is enough to make you do a double take.25 Mar 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Essential providers': Meat processors unite to tackle virus turmoilTraditional strong rivalry in meat industry has been put aside to deal with the virus.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Drought-shouts' off the agenda; how to support farmers"Normally you can get together, and talk about it, but in this environment we can't."20 Mar 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBiodiversity 'almost past the breaking point''Breaking in the land' versus pasture maintenance - a difference of perception.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig dry adds to stress for Whanganui region farmersDrought has heaped pressure on farmers, says Cotton11 Mar 11:12 PM
The Country'It won't flippin rain': Hawke's Bay running dryHawke's Bay farmers and leaders are urging the government to declare a drought.11 Mar 05:46 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: Defiant organic farmers await prosecutionLindsay Farm is bending or breaking Government rules. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Mar 08:12 PM
The CountryEaster Show unwraps huge entertainment line-upFrom Superheroes to Savage, this year's event could be its biggest yet. And it's all free.28 Feb 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShane Jones: Fake meat, milk need to be stopped in their tracksShane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.18 Feb 12:17 AM
The CountryIn pictures: Farmers show devastating magnitude of North Island droughtHundreds of photos from all over NZ show the sheer scale of the drought.15 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBiodiversity policy may impact on land useNorthland meeting to be held on Indigenous Biodiversity policy.12 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTubeIt's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySmooth as velvetCompared to say sheep farming, deer velveting is a walk in the park workwise.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCalls on Govt to declare a droughtDrought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHot weather and struggling water supplies - will it get worse?Locals are coping with heat knowing our temperatures will likely get higher.07 Feb 07:43 PM
The CountryShocking photos reveal destruction of wetlandsNew Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.01 Feb 05:00 PM