PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloatOwner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain foodFounder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.29 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
The CountryTradie turns work carpark into community vegetable gardenRick Harper’s Kerikeri carpark now holds dozens of thriving planter boxes.25 Nov 04:00 PM
HorticultureSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
The CountryWatch: Raw effluent from piggery gushes into local streamsToxic effluent from the farm polluted streams feeding the Waihou River.23 Nov 10:53 PM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryPreserving NZ's railcar history in PahiatuaVolunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons. 20 Nov 08:05 PM
The CountryFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
The CountryHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
The CountryNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryBlue Duck Station wins national eco-tourism award'My hope is for New Zealand to become the biggest conservation project on earth.'10 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryHow this Southland couple farm with the future in mindGrant and Bernadette Weller prove sustainability and profit can go hand in hand.07 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountryFarming Expo 'minimal time off farm for maximum impact'Counting down to East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa, February 18-1903 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryTimbersports world champ Jack Jordon on The CountryJamie Mackay's guests include Todd Charteris, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Jack Jordon29 Oct 01:21 AM
The CountryThis calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 yearsJanet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.28 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountrySevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy this former police officer talks to his beesKevin talks to his bees, handles them and spends time with the hives almost every evening.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
