OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on doing deals in Washington DCTodd McClay, Matt Bolger, Graeme Williams, Kate Scott, and Peter Newbold. 21 Aug 01:46 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current seasonFonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.20 Aug 11:16 PM
LifestyleFarmer's corny maze proposal takes romance to new heightsThe couple plan to marry by May 2026, after next year's planting season.20 Aug 09:52 PM
BusinessMoney Talks: 'I remember dad on the veranda crying' – Bree Tomasel on how a rural childhood shaped her financial outlookListen: Bree Tomasel talks to Liam Dann about making money and how she learned to hustle.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBipartisan dad dancing with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michael Every, Andrew Murray, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. 20 Aug 01:39 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming really is the backbone of NZOPINION: There should be no debate about farming's contribution to all New Zealanders.19 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi wool to be served up in tennis balls at the US OpenNew Zealand wool will be bouncing around the courts of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament.19 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandDairy dip: Slight decline in prices in latest GDTGDT eases 0.3%, whole milk powder up, skim milk powder down.19 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Stephen Fleming on getting sheepmeat into IndiaStephen Fleming, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan.19 Aug 01:51 AM
AgribusinessAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bidThe S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.18 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'A step change': What a2 Milk's $282m purchase means for the infant formula makerA2 Milk plans to buy Yashili's Pōkeno plant for $282m to access China's market.18 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand89-year-old speaks from hospital after confrontation with man he chased on farm at 3amKaikohe's John Coleman was a New Zealander of the Year nominee for a pā gift to Māori.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Bring back the moa - and my Velcro wallet while you’re at itOPINION: If Sir Peter Jackson's bringing back the moa, why not Snifters too?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Breaking in the land"I was 67 years of age, and so had to employ most of the labour in breaking in the land."16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat makes Hugh Jackson tick?Young Farmer of the Year on his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: A mocktail garden adds colour to your summer drinksOPINION: How about a lovely (and blue) cup of butterfly pea tea?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The CountryCam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.15 Aug 01:41 AM
New ZealandRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
LifestylePlan Beef: Meet the farmers challenging food system normsCarl Eb and Deborah Pead want the cows at Danbri Farm to die where they lived – and their customers to taste the difference. Video / Michael CraigWatch14 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the family who want to change how Kiwis eat meatMeet the PR guru and the South African farmer who defied a fire and built a beef brand.14 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins on a CGT for farmersWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Jen Corkran, John Duffy, and Chris Russell. 14 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandNew season brings good news for avocado fans'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'14 Aug 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Desperate plea from struggling grain sectorMargins 'squeezed' as commodity prices haven't kept up with rising production costs.13 Aug 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous posturing': Noel Edmonds hits back at claims NZ show cancelledThe British TV star said he'd only agreed to three episodes in his contract.13 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandPolls and popularity with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Pete Turner, Kate Acland, and Tracy Brown. 13 Aug 01:31 AM
New ZealandMystery of $10,000 payments to Mahurangi oyster farmers solved Farmers in seven-year pollution battle fear being 'played like puppets by Watercare'.12 Aug 11:00 PM