The CountryAvocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift pricesLast season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.28 Nov 09:44 PM
Horticulture'Deeply saddened': Golf club fined for removal of 500 native trees'Recklessness will not be tolerated'; the club must replant 250 pōhutukawa over 10 years.28 Nov 08:59 PM
The CountryExplained: Everything you need to know about arsenic and drinking waterDrinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.28 Nov 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
The Country'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15CNiwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.28 Nov 04:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: Shane Jones on carbon farmingShane Jones, Ben Picton, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies28 Nov 02:26 AM
The Country'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisonersA 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.28 Nov 12:04 AM
The CountryCould fish milk be the next food trend?Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.27 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryHousing plan stirs anger: Hawke’s Bay to lose fertile farmlandNapier Council defends 660-house plan in flood zone, citing confidence in mitigation.27 Nov 08:46 PM
The CountryUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
DairyNZX milk futures surpass $10/kg on China demand'The market has improved, and it’s favourable for New Zealand.'27 Nov 04:01 AM
The CountryExpert tips to prevent fly strike on NZ farmsSponsored content: All you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about fly strike.27 Nov 01:56 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: PM on Restoring Farmer ConfidenceChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Eric Roy and Hunter McGregor.27 Nov 01:17 AM
The Country'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'26 Nov 10:16 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to take part in genetics surveyINZB launches fourth annual industry survey; closes December 926 Nov 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTaxing farm animals’ farts and burps? Denmark gives it a tryNew York Times: World's first belch and manure tax aims to cut methane emissions.26 Nov 09:24 PM
The CountryHistoric London meat market to close by 2028, city authorities sayMoney saved, prime real estate freed up but 900 years of history ended.26 Nov 07:25 PM
The CountryHeartland Cottage: Sustainable farming and animal rescueMandie Blair's Heartland Cottage now cares for over 100 rescued animals at Foxton Beach.26 Nov 07:22 PM
The CountryDeath of ‘wonderful’ teacher aide referred to coronerRenee Whitcher's death has shocked the small North Canterbury town. 26 Nov 07:04 PM
The CountryHere comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this weekKiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMedicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian dealThe company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.26 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryCountry's longest swing bridge one step closerIt is 'a critical bit of infrastructure'.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHastings beverage manufacturing facility in liquidation owing $2.8m, staff let goProduction has been suspended while a buyer is sought.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina's dairy boom is fading: What it means for FonterraSales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.26 Nov 02:31 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: What will the OCR do?Cameron Bagrie, Wayne Langford, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins and Tom Young.26 Nov 01:09 AM
The Country'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business"It's part of our life here."25 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBerry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk ValleyDonald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.25 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryWhitianga waterfront project now up for discussionNew wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.25 Nov 02:41 AM
The CountryThe Country: Professor David Williams on GE regulation proposalDavid Williams, Te Radar, Catherine Ward, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan. 25 Nov 02:34 AM
The CountryShearing: Stratford and Moore win at Tapanui and NelsonIt was a big weekend of shearing for former winners of the National Shearing Circuit. 25 Nov 01:34 AM
The CountryOpinion: When times get tough, stay strong with FarmstrongIt's crucial to remind people they're not alone during challenging times.24 Nov 11:00 PM
LiveThe CountryWhat Trump 2.0 could mean for NZ agricultureRabobank says US President-elect Donald Trump's return could disrupt world trade.24 Nov 10:51 PM