The CountryFisheries NZ proposes closure of crayfishing areas to aid recoveryEnvironmentalists applaud the move to restore crayfish populations and habitats.15 Aug 01:00 AM
The Country'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
The CountryUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPlenty interest in ‘nProve’ programmeBeef genetics nProve programme from B+L NZ is proving popular around NZ. 08 Aug 02:04 AM
The CountryFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
The Country'Utterly frightening': Northland woman stung 50 times by waspsThe woman warns others to be wary after she was attacked while walking on Ruakākā Beach.31 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
The CountryHope for recovery: Harvest ban at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi fisheries extendedA local hapū asked for the measures to allow recovery from overfishing and storm events.23 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryThree years of sampling just the start for catchment group The Whanganui West Catchment Group is 'a very small cog in the big picture'.22 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country'Driven by financial gain': Porirua man jailed over pāua haulThe man claimed they were for a wedding in Auckland but a court didn’t believe him.22 Jul 06:21 AM
The Country50 homes offer to adopt MPI beagles who failed sniffer dog trainingBernard is a bit too laid-back, while Ozzy is a bit too independent for the role.22 Jul 02:21 AM
The CountryCampylobacter hospitalisations up 70% as contaminated chicken blamedHospitalisation rates for the bacterial infection rose nearly 70% in 17 years.16 Jul 08:13 PM
The CountryBeekeeper advocacy group comes under pressureRifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.16 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryCalls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fisheryGroup says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.08 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
The CountryWoolworths issues major recall of contaminated minceSome customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced. 03 Jul 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
The CountryOnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights groupSafe is urging an investigation into the use of cows in explicit online content.24 Jun 03:05 AM
The CountryHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
The CountryGlyphosate to be debated in High CourtELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.15 Jun 10:54 PM
The CountryCall for more rural psychologists to help farmersExperts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas. 12 Jun 10:24 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryPM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting techPM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.11 Jun 09:45 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
The CountryMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
The Country$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
The Country'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
The Country'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risksRight Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs. 30 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
