The Country'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'27 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryUS tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff. 27 Apr 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
The CountryHow high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industryNZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.23 Apr 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says. 20 Apr 07:00 PM
Opinion'We’re a cautious country': What's stopping NZ's food innovation?Opinion: NZ has everything it needs to be a global food powerhouse. So what's the hold-up?20 Apr 05:00 PM
Opinion'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovationOpinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: No tariffs for timber but NZ forestry not out of the woodsOPINION: The tariff roulette wheel has been spinning furiously for the past few weeks.18 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut successThe Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.18 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryMPI probe into salmon farm mortality ratesSAFE claims intensive fish farming breaches the Animal Welfare Act.16 Apr 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth? Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket. 16 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryGrape growers take steps to minimise carbon footprintThe report looked at soil, water, waste, climate change, plant protection and people.16 Apr 03:55 AM
The CountryPrices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auctionPrices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.15 Apr 08:37 PM
The CountryVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryClevedon - where the water buffalo roamRichard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.13 Apr 09:07 PM
The CountryOn The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went globalInvivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.13 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountrySmall business success - How the Egg Project cracked itThe Egg Project near Himatangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.12 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryWool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."11 Apr 03:18 AM
The CountryMānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful seasonA local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.09 Apr 04:28 PM
The CountryNZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 yearsMolesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.09 Apr 04:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative baitThe bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.07 Apr 10:42 PM
The CountryAre carrots threatened by climate change?Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.06 Apr 11:17 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
The CountryHazelnut growers call for more research to crack open opportunitiesNew Zealand produces only 10-15% of the hazelnuts it consumes annually.06 Apr 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ hydro-power generation gets a boost Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid. 06 Apr 08:46 PM
The CountryThe grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per dayPlus the big investors behind the private project.06 Apr 07:00 PM
The Country'Overwhelmingly positive' response to feed workshops'In its first year all workshops filled up quickly, and this year it’s about 90% full.'05 Apr 04:59 PM
The Country‘Intimidated, threatened’: Rogue arborists cause alarmPolice advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.04 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrumHawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.04 Apr 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unitGallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.03 Apr 10:00 PM
