The CountryTrial aims to prevent runaway mussel floatsResearch trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.25 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ syndicate raises $6.25m to plant mānuka treesMoney to fund a 1000 ha mānuka plantation.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burnsWorkers suffered minor or superficial burns to their arms, faces or hands.11 Feb 01:18 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobsterTip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.30 Jan 07:27 PM
The CountryProject helps connect rural mothers in Tasman regionTapawera Connect Trust's mothers' group to build social resilience in the community.27 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryFruit growers reassure customers after Covid packaging scare in ChinaCovid-19 has reportedly been found on fruit packaging in China.23 Jan 09:31 PM
The CountryBacon company found as source of listeria contaminationThe ham products were recalled from stores last month.21 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryChicken mass deaths saga takes offChicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.19 Jan 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom liquid gold to price crash: NZ's honey hangoverNew mānuka standards cooled regular honey prices but have left NZ awash with product.15 Jan 11:00 PM
The Country'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseasesThe nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.11 Jan 09:31 PM
The CountryNavy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters bewareNavy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.14 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPest that targets several vegetables, roses here to stayMPI says it's unlikely a plant pest recently detected in NZ will be able to be eradicated.08 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryMPI launches Official New Zealand Pest RegisterMPI says register a one-stop-shop for all pests and diseases in NZ's biosecurity system.03 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWage subsidy court action against meat company steps upAlliance meat company's financial results fuel wage subsidy litigant's court action.30 Nov 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulationsNorthlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk committed to daigou, earnings outlook cloudyA2 Milk said it remained committed to its unofficial daigou trading channel.18 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryFarmer guilty of using electric prodders at rodeoRodeo's umbrella body has slammed Derek Robinson for using an electric prodder on steers.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'The Govt doesn't care': Food waste for grower who can't get pickersIt's picking season and those growing fruit and vegetables can't get the staff.07 Nov 05:23 AM
The CountryProtest against live export ship in south Canterbury todayThe world's largest livestock vessel is scheduled to collect 7,945 cows today.03 Nov 07:47 PM
The CountryShearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashingChristopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.23 Oct 06:11 PM
The CountryDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulationsFarmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.08 Oct 02:32 AM
The CountryFreshwater policies attackedThe new laws fail to acknowledge the momentum farmers already have to address freshwater.09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryLive export trade review under wrapsLive export trade has been halted but Govt review into the trade is not ready for release.05 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountryCattle export ship a sitting duck in typhoonTwo missing Kiwis working on capsized ship believed to be stockmen living in Australia.04 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMPI investigating sale of toheroa on social media siteRipiro Beach kaitiaki annoyed at woman offering toheroa for sale on Facebook.01 Sep 03:10 AM
The CountryResults of water tests capture farmer interestStarted in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryUrgent recall: Apricot product sold in market could cause cyanide poisoningThe poison can cause nausea, respiratory symptoms and cardiac arrest.11 Aug 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElla Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprintIt is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.08 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryFishy: Banned Bangladeshi fish slips in after being declared as sardinesTwo Auckland-based brothers have been fined $60,000 for selling banned fish in NZ.29 Jul 11:50 PM
The CountryRevealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.23 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-rangeExclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'21 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMan sentenced for 'unprecedented' non-reporting of 11 tonnes of crayfish and pāuaThe non-reported amount of fish was valued at nearly $900,000.13 Jul 10:27 PM
The Country'Shocking outcome': SAFE slams sharemilker's sentenceNorthland man who beat a cow with a metal bar convicted and fined $3130.08 Jul 09:00 PM
