The CountryComment: Wetlands 'kidneys' of landscapeWetlands are some of our rarest and most at-risk ecosystems.30 Mar 12:19 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: 'Stalin of the skies' gets my votePest bird proves you don't have to be popular to win awards writes Dom George.29 Mar 09:02 PM
The CountrySoper: The matador and the bull on Chinese tradeThere was plenty on offer to bolster the trade between our two countries.29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryChris Perley: GM Food - it's about economics and democracyThe GM debate is heating up in Hawke's Bay, writes Chris Perley.28 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayFrom the Lip: Justin Marshall, Jimmy Cowan and MeJamie Mackay loves modern technology. So why does he yearn for the simplicity of 1950?28 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryPeter Beaven: When will they ever learnHawkes Bay has the good fortune to be the greatest place on earth to grow many crops.26 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Should farmers pay for water?COMMENT: If we are charging for water, farmers probably should pay for it, too.25 Mar 08:37 PM
The CountryMike Williams: Smith's GE stance puts him on thin iceHawke's Bay featured in Television One's Sunday programme last week.25 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryMarcus Agnew: It's the mind that mattersNZ Rugby' campaign to break down barriers around public perceptions of mental health.25 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryRachel Wise: It was one of those days ...You know you're having one of 'those' days when your poo-fork snaps, mid-scoop.24 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryEarthworms indicators of soil healthThere are nearly 200 species of earthworms in NZ but only a few benefit agriculture.24 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountryRural med school plan a great moveA medical school in Northland? Yes please, writes Chris Reid.23 Mar 02:10 AM
The CountryJulie Paton: Drought? There's no droughtThe February burst of rain made for a pleasant start to autumn, writes Julie Paton.22 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryFeds: Angora goats - farming for futureThe goat fibre industry has a long way to go - but it has plenty of potential.22 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionDom 'Furious George': Keep it short, simple and sexyAgricultural titles are far too long to appeal to the mainstream writes Dom George.22 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryPeters: 2040 plan a fence too farNick Smith seems to have borrowed Trump's idea for a Mexican border wall, writes Peters.22 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryLifestyle property values still highThe lifestyle property market was growing strongly leading up to Christmas.21 Mar 07:30 AM
The CountryDr Tim Mackle: Dairy committed to lowering environmental impactDairy is playing its part in reducing its impact on the environment says Dr Tim Mackle.21 Mar 04:03 AM
The CountryLinda Hall: Free-range's free reignConsumers are being left with egg on their face, writes Linda Hall20 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryBarbara Kuriger: Focus on rural life and the communityMP for Taranaki-King Country Barbara Kuriger's gives us a rural round up.17 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryBruce Bisset: Bolt down the fittings, quick!Don't you just love being sold down the river?17 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryJen's Pick: Visiting avocado countryI had a terrific week last week, going literally from one end of the country to the other.16 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryDecisions made now critical to successAutumn management is critical to maximise production for this season.16 Mar 09:00 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: Climate change a concernReading this now, in relatively fine weather, last week's storms don't seem as much of a threat. Images of the Hunua Falls raging16 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryCharge for water to put money in coffersThere's clean, pure fresh water, water everywhere, but somebody else is getting to drink it.16 Mar 12:15 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: When pets become pestsWhat do you do when a national pest is also an increasingly favourite pet in New Zealand homes? Dom George investigates.15 Mar 09:04 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Who owns our water?OPINION: The principle that nobody owns our water hasn't stopped water bottling companies from gaining ownership for free.15 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryGames a celebration of rural heritageThe aim of the rural games is to give back something of our legacy to the next generation.15 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: The chicken and the eggAs you crack that egg into the pan to spit away with the bacon, spare a thought for the hen who produced it and the porker who grew 14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayFrom the Lip: Lock up our politicians (except Winston)It's all shearing and superannuation in this week's From the Lip.14 Mar 03:49 AM
The CountryClean water proposals concern farmersContrary to claims, about 80 per cent of NZ's waterways have stable or improving water quality.13 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryLiam Dann: Give baby boomers a breakBaby boomer bashing won't solve the problems, says Liam Dann.11 Mar 04:00 PM