PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set inDrought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.07 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandKirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring ShearsA shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.07 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandKiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producerTasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.07 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters talks Donald Trump on The CountryWinston Peters, Emma Higgins, Chris McCullough, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.07 Nov 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'07 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandFlying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing finalThe Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.06 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandClimate Change: Could food rationing become a reality?OPINION: Would the public accept climate-motivated rationing?06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Why hasn't the Government acted on carbon farming?OPINION: Finn Ross & James Robbie say irreversible damage happening to rural communities.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra shareholder watchdog and board argue over dairy giant’s transparencyDifferent interpretations of shareholder survey results.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFallen pylons, seaweed, crime and roads: Northland MP Grant McCallum's busy first yearA year ago, Grant McCallum was elected Northland's new MP. What's he most proud of so far?06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'There is no one dominant bank' – Rabobank tells politiciansBoard chairman discredits ComCom's suggestion Kiwibank could be a 'maverick' bank.06 Nov 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offeringRetaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.06 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandFonterra's Miles Hurrell talks GDT on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Miranda Devine, and Annette O'Sullivan.06 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on SaturdayBay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.05 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNo longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruitKiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.05 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandCoromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business AwardsCatherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandCould this plant be the next coffee alternative?If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.05 Nov 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra now strong enough to make capital return aside from consumer business sale: new reportBalance sheet also supports increased dividend target says Northington Partners.05 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandChat, cans and chips on The CountryRaymond Bowan, Todd Muller, Jason Herrick, Greg Menzies, Greg Millar, T Martin, Rick Ladd.05 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for FonterraIndependent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.04 Nov 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZSentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.04 Nov 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne farmer runs 11 marathons in three days in Backyard Ultra World Team ChampsTomlinson and NZ teammates place sixth overall as limits of human endurance are pushed04 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandFarmer with terminal cancer caught in two-year battle with ACCThe 53-year-old fighting for compensation now has less than a year to live.04 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandBroccoli $9 a head? Growers' freshwater reform warningGovt urged to prioritise commercial vegetable production in new freshwater regulations.04 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandFrozen velvet exports to China set to resumeMPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.04 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour no fan of a CGTDavid Seymour, Nathan Guy, Samuel Whitelock, Phil Duncan.04 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandStockfeed from tough bugs 'good for planet and people'The technology is projected to generate $500 million annually by 2045.03 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandThreat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.03 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Asparagus - to plant, or not to plantOPINION: 'I buy asparagus from the local radiator shop but here's how you can grow it'.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNoxious weed? The gorse discourse of the 1940sKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering Beryl Lee: A trailblazer in harness racingBeryl Lee left school and started working with horses at the age of 13.01 Nov 04:01 PM
New Zealand'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business successClare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeptember red meat exports reflect complex global conditionsMeat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.01 Nov 01:30 AM
