New ZealandMeat Industry Association chief resignsSirma Karapeeva has led the voice for NZ's red meat processors since 2020.27 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino says goodbye to summerChris Brandolino, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Jen Corkran, Stu Wyeth and Barry Soper.27 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandHow a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”26 Feb 09:48 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmers send open letter to the GovernmentWalt Cavendish, Don Fraser, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dr Marie Elena Duter, Chris Russell.26 Feb 01:14 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthJacqueline Rowarth: Sewage, swimmability and spendingOPINION: Sewage spills and water alerts reveal the price of putting off fixes.25 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandPeter Ombler receives Hayward Medal for service to kiwifruit industryPeter Ombler has spent more than 40 years shaping New Zealand's kiwifruit sector.25 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandLabour MPs dust off gumboots for annual Federated Farmers meetingLabour's Jo Luxton is promising a reset after farmers felt 'too much too fast'.25 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandThe PM ponders Trump, tariffs and ex-prince Andrew on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Hunter McGregor and Stephen Guerin.25 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
New ZealandMPI wants to better track pig and sheep movementNew Zealand is one of 11 OECD nations not individually tracing sheep.24 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Pāmu's half-year results with Mark LeslieOn today's show: Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, and Kate Acland.24 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough yearIwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFarmer turns down $26m to stop land becoming a data centreInstead he sold it to Lancaster Farmland Trust for a $3m to protect it forever.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTrump, tariffs and trade with Todd McClay on The CountryOn today's show: Todd McClay, Todd Clark and friends, Harry Gaddum, and Jacob Siermans. 23 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandWeekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loomThe World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.22 Feb 10:09 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and DistilleryMary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.22 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandFrom horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training baseMaija Vance rebuilt her life after a fall from her horse left her initially paralysed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Summer's not over, so why am I thinking about winter?OPINION: The end of daylight saving time looms, even though we've been cheated of summer!21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Drive to Survive takes Kiwis from couch to chicaneOPINION: Drive to Survive is great TV – but not a guide for your morning commute.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cutCouncil reviews subsidy for farmers to buy tree poles to stabilise hillsides.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomekill butcher’s micro abattoir visionThe planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus MussonOPINION: Chinese New Year mill closures in China are reshaping log supply and prices.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandShane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future FarmersMcManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.20 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandRecord returns for kiwifruit on The CountryOn today: Jason Te Brake, Shane Jones, Tom Martin, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Feb 12:43 AM
Agribusiness$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floodsAkaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.18 Feb 05:46 PM
