The CountryOpinion: Logic lacking at 1080 protest1080 is now in the realm of chem-trails, fluoride and child vaccines, says Ewan Kelsall.13 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryIan McKelvie: Rural outlook encouragingLamb, venison and kiwifruit best performers over past year as export returns increase.13 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryLet people decide on portEveryone in Hawke's Bay must be given the opportunity to be heard.11 Sep 05:36 AM
The CountryEditorial: Predator free NZ an unwinnable warComment: The goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050 is optimistic.11 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: Rich returns from afforestationDistrict would be better off if councils had followed horticultural advice 100 years ago10 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySodden sheep - ah the joys of springOur milking goat, was slowly swept into one corner of her paddock by a rising tide.07 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Limits needed for forestryComment: Result for rural NZ hill communities will be disastrous with depopulation07 Sep 06:30 AM
The CountryAvocado conference shows industry growthJacinda Ardern attended the opening of the NZ Avocado International Industry Conference.05 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Stupid climate solutions - people don't want to bike to workCOMMENT: Are we prepared to wreck economy and standard of living to tackle climate change.05 Sep 06:58 PM
The CountryOpinion: Horse racing's seventeen commandmentsSteve Baron opines on the future of the racing industry.05 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryMichael Guerin: Harness racing may never be the same againHarness racing will survive the months that lie ahead but the timing could not be worse.05 Sep 08:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: Dumping of waste into stream unacceptableComment: Dumping roading offcuts into a stream not acceptable04 Sep 07:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Give a dam or it's see you later, irrigatorCOMMENT: Rejection of Tasman District's dam shows water storage is in a crisis.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Call for farmers to embrace changeFarmers must put their energy and innovation towards achieving the targeted outcomes.03 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryGould: Farewell to my good friend Doug ShortIn memory of a good, kind and decent man.03 Sep 02:54 AM
The CountryLet sleeping dogs lie ... somewhere elseWe've been beaten down over the years by a succession of puppy dog eyes...31 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: The waste in our wastewaterIs Tauranga ready to embrace the "bum gun"?30 Aug 11:49 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyThe almond milk with no almonds, the ginger ale with no gingerCOMMENT: If you think almond milk is full of almonds - you're nuts.30 Aug 06:17 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Thank Trump for pausing South African land grabCOMMENT: Trump has used the power of his office to do something good.29 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryBeef feedlots in NZ – Expert Q&AExperts give opinion on beef feedlots which have come under fire from animal activists.29 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: Know your history to forge a better future for our riversComment: Knowing our history is an important foundation to forging a better future.28 Aug 11:52 PM
The CountryOpinion: Origin labels muddy watersCountry of origin labelling a red herring if the driver is our desire for food that's safe28 Aug 10:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Farmers face a tougher climateIn recent years NZrs seem surprised and appalled to discover what happens on farms.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRural Ramblings: Don't pooh-pooh joys of farmingComment: Five puppies plus at least three other dogs make the back lawn a poo minefield.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Animal cruelty – a storm is comingCOMMENT: If you're shocked now, your hair will soon curl.21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy we need grown-ups to lead FonterraDairy co-operative's new leaders have a lot of work ahead of them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhen did farmers stop being heroes?Farmers used to be our heroes, but times are a'changin'.17 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryFed Farmers: M. bovis fallout challenges continueCOMMENT: How do farmers minimise the risk without compromising production and profit?16 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountryEditorial: Beseiged farmers unfairly targetedFarmers - former colonial heroes - now increasingly criticised and told to change.14 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Anti-1080 hysteria helps no oneFanciful allegation with no basis in fact is being spread throughout social media.13 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryEditorial: Commercial whitebaiting should ceaseWhitebait deserve more protection12 Aug 09:47 PM
The CountryLetters: Dogs can be kiwi killersWe need to secure dogs better to protect kiwis, says a reader.09 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryEditorial: Billy, the greatest goat of all timeBilly the goat was the greatest of all time, says Merania Karauria.08 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryDo palm oil pros outweigh the cons?New Zealand has been caught up in the Palm Kernel Expeller debate.08 Aug 08:00 AM
