The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Why we should cut farmers some slackComment: Farmers can't be expected to save economy and tidy up environment.31 Aug 11:16 PM
The CountryWhy Apiculture NZ wants you to 'Bee a Hero' this SeptemberFind out how you can do your bit to help bees for Bee Aware Month.31 Aug 09:21 PM
The CountryNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryCarbon model for city lets residents predict future emissionsNew carbon model lets residents predict future carbon emissions.30 Aug 10:18 PM
The CountryRed meat sector issues pointers for politiciansReport says unbalanced climate change mitigation could threaten productive farmland.30 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDoC to stop using volunteer river rangersDifficulty of training volunteers caused DOC to employ hut rangers instead.30 Aug 05:01 PM
The CountryFarmer finds benefits from wintering deerJohn Somerville reckons wintering deer is good for animals, environment, paddock & farmer.29 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFar North avocado boom sparks water worriesOrchard boss says everyone wants the same thing - a long-term, sustainable water supply.28 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryJudith Collins on tractors, freshwater and why the left likes farmers nowNational's leader not keen on The Country's tractor challenge, or how left treats farmers.27 Aug 01:15 AM
The CountryChanges made to winter grazing regulations"It comes down to sensible application of necessary regulations," says Damien O'Connor.26 Aug 01:04 AM
The CountryDirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'25 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryField day focuses on farm environmental issuesFarmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.25 Aug 10:35 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor defends winter grazing decisionsMinister of Agriculture on how freshwater reforms could affect winter grazing practices.25 Aug 03:45 AM
The CountryCHB enthusiast tracks return of bellbirds"My grandfather could remember kiwi running around his hut," says farmer Rob McClean.25 Aug 01:28 AM
The CountryFarmer proposes tractor trek to Parliament over freshwater regulationsDriven by "frustration and lack of hope", farmer Bryce McKenzie is mooting a tractor trek.25 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers take proactive approach to water qualityWanaka Catchment Group made up of 15 large properties that drain into Lake Wanaka.24 Aug 11:52 PM
The CountryCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFloating wetland to be removed from Lake RotoruaAccess to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.24 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryMatariki planting days sow seeds for communityHinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.23 Aug 08:02 PM
The CountryResults of water tests capture farmer interestStarted in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryListen: Andrew Hoggard on proposed winter grazing regulationsFeds pres is worried proposed restrictions will bring "a hell of a lot of paperwork".21 Aug 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of AucklandGreenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.20 Aug 06:07 AM
The CountryPossum increase leads to proposed aerial blitzProposed possum control programme in Akatarawa Forest.19 Aug 02:17 AM
The CountryCall to firmer action over effluent spillsBarrie Wills wants prosecution allowed for effluent spillage on highways & public places.18 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryHorizons' biodiversity spend to become contestableCouncillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat Covid 19 lockdown would mean for farmersFederated Farmers president says common sense and having a plan will help.14 Aug 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'People are angry': Mounties speak out on methyl bromideForestry export industry seeks reduction in coming standards to avoid economic loss14 Aug 02:23 AM
The CountryThree Waikato farmers fined for illegal effluent dischargeThree farmers have been fined a total of $116,100 for illegally discharging farm effluent.13 Aug 08:50 PM
The CountryNorthland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawaNorthland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa.13 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryMurray McKenzie after returning to Whangamata helped the Allisons to plant trees on their farmThe Hobbiton film landscaper who delayed returning to work to plant 6500 native trees.12 Aug 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhere the wildings are: SWAT team tackles growing weed problemPines are useful in the right place but rogue ones are taking over the region's habitat12 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryGreens' Coromandel candidate gutted by mining decision'Waihi could be a centre for retrieving and recycling precious metals from e-waste.'12 Aug 07:21 PM
The CountryRegenerative farming event popularKaikoura's first regenerative farming event has been declared a roaring success.12 Aug 03:04 AM
