The CountryOpinion: 'We can't afford to lose 50 farmers a year'OPINION: Don Fraser takes a look at the troubling statistics of New Zealand rural suicide.11 Oct 09:06 PM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Helping others to help yourselfDom George finds taking time out to help others in the community is good for the soul.11 Oct 08:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeezeOpinion: Perfect potpourri of planetary problems is upon us.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySpring crops good news, bad news with potatoesThe warmer spring weather is finally rewarding us with improved supply and price09 Oct 02:00 PM
The CountryConservation: Unique party fit for challengeThe Greens' voice on the environment in Parliament is now more important than ever.08 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryRivers need to be protected for allWCO needed for Hawke's Bay rivers, says freshwater ecologist.07 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionWe need a commission to police climate planAll parties bidding to form a government could agree on a Climate Commission.05 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Spierings must be worth staggering salaryOpinion: Why pick on Spierings? It's his good fortune to be NZ's highest paid executive.05 Oct 02:07 PM
The CountryConservation Matters: Focus on Predator Free NZ a priorityPredator Free NZ has targeted possums, stoats and rats, but there are many more.05 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: Big decisions to makeThe issue of water quality is looming large, locally and nationally.05 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryEditorial: The hills have eyes on rustlersThe hills are alive with the beady eye of electronic surveillance.04 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryForums keep growers informedOur annual grower forums are a great opportunity for us to update growers04 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Broken foot highlights broken health systemA stint in Dunedin's emergency ward causes Jamie to doubt his political leanings...02 Oct 05:00 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Let's show farmers we careCOMMENT: Protesters worrying about lambs born in the cold Spring weather take it too far.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryKevin Hague: Water corridor protection important for allConservation order includes rivers' environmental, cultural and recreational values .30 Sep 04:25 AM
OpinionMarvelly: Fonterra a cash cow - for someOPINION: You can pay 170 and a half people an average salary - or pay Theo Spierings.29 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryRural Ramblings: It's all go on the farmDog drama, new highways, broken pipelines ... and then there's the weather28 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryTalking Rugby: Colin Meads trophy donatedA special Sir Colin Meads memorial trophy will be at stake this Saturday.27 Sep 05:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: I'm not afraid of big bad WinstonCOMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: 'Fat cats' in Peters' sightsCOMMENT: So what else is on NZ First's corporate reform agenda?26 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The emotional Maori Party demiseThe shock departure of the Maori Party was the only real upset of the election.26 Sep 06:16 AM
The CountryReduce damage, raise profitIt's appropriate to examine alternatives to reduce environmental damage says Barrie Ridler26 Sep 04:00 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBe prepared for a Labour-NZ First governmentCOMMENT: Winston Peters could go either way, here's why it will likely be Labour.25 Sep 01:21 AM
OpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ardern's tax call huge blunderCOMMENT: While Jacinda saved Labour, she and she alone, is responsible for their defeat.24 Sep 07:24 PM
The CountryOpinion: Decent gorge alternative neededIf we look at the bigger picture it is clear the region is very vulnerable.24 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountrySmell of an Oily Rag: Slugs and snailsWays to control slugs and snails in the garden without having to resort to poison.21 Sep 02:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDominic 'Furious' George: How farmers can bridge the rural-urban divideThis week's farming protest in Morrinsville was a damp squib. Why preach to the converted?20 Sep 10:03 PM
The CountryTowns may be smashed, farmers ruined: Ron MarkWater big issue for farming community in Wairarapa electorate.20 Sep 10:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Rural voices call for understandingEDITORIAL: Farmers deserve better than to be cast as environmental villains.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Once upon a time, when farming was legalOpinion: Jamie Mackay wonders what the future holds for farming - will it be extinct?18 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryThe Country Side: When Lady Luck is on your sideI'd have skidded off our drive had the farmer not yelled at the crucial moment.18 Sep 12:29 AM
The CountryRachel Rose: Vancouver leading the wayVancouver has an ambitious goal: to be the greenest city in the world by 2020.17 Sep 11:26 PM
The CountryJames Palmer: Beneath the surface of our water debateHeretaunga's water resources are the lifeblood of our region.16 Sep 04:00 AM