Rural and farming news
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
Dual-code weanling sale at Karaka to unite thoroughbred, harness enthusiasts
This crossover allows breeders to boost cashflow and reduce numbers for yearling sales.
Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world
Study suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
Rockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicorn
Halter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.
Dairy farming
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
The Country Radio Show
Michael Every talks Trump on The Country
Michael Every, Lawrence Meredith, Jim Ward, Claire Taylor, and Toby Williams.
‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson Real Estate GM says it's a welcome change for the sector.
The Country: Hello Brendan, goodbye Rowena
Brendan Attrill, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Hamish McKay, and Rowena Duncum.
Premium
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing
The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
Horticulture
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Could spiders help NZ's farms?
“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”
Sheep and beef
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
Kaharau clearance continues Bull Week momentum
'It was a stunning display of super cattle that drew hot bidding ...'
Technology
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.
Could spiders help NZ's farms?
“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”
Rural business
'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.
Rockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicorn
Halter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.
On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.
Rural life
Vege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberries
OPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.
The ABCs of wool in 1934
The Hawke’s Bay Tribune published a handy guide to wool terminology in 1934.