The Country
New controls to prevent spread of oyster disease
Disease-causing parasite Bonamia ostreae infects and eventually kills Bluff oysters.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Farmers concerned about finances and regulations - DairyNZ
DairyNZ’s survey shows the impact off-farm factors are having inside the farm gate.
Why the electric vehicle battery race needs a recycling revolution
Financial Times: Uncertainty over which cells will power tomorrow’s cars.
No stone unturned: Locals still battling quarry expansion
Application to expand a gravel quarry in Maraekākaho does not need to consult residents.
CHB farmers invited to free event
A chance to get off the farm and head to the Onga-Tiko Rugby Club.
2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on record
Relatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.
The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season
Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.
Orchard fined after worker loses part of hand
Matthew Nevill, 19, needed three fingers to be partly amputated after accident.
Putin won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands
Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the demands as a ploy to advance Russia.
Alliance Group begins consultation process after review of operating model
he cooperative employs more than 5000 people across its seven plants.
Heavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne Bay
As temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.
Perfect gelato from imperfect kumara
Patisserie engineer has created an Italian ice cream from a Kiwi favourite.
Rare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of Hikurangi
The rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.
New dairy export entrant confidently opens doors in a global milk price slump
Olam Food Ingredients receives first tanker, planning second stage of $100m new plant
Orchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accident
The Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.
Recreational daily pāua limits reduced for lower and central North Island
The daily limit has been reduced to five of each species per fisher for sustainability.
Fonterra falls in latest world dairy company rankings
Only five of the top 20 companies retained the same position as last year.
Gore council chief executive Stephen Parry resigns
Parry has resigned after a feud with Mayor Bell.
Research seeks to take Kiwi farm dogs from good to great
New Zealand farm dogs haven’t benefitted from the large research projects overseas.
The Country Full Show: September 4, 2023
David Seymour, Jim van der Poel, Craig Hickman, Grant Farquhar, Scott Duggan, Phil Duncan.
NZ First leader Winston Peters gets back on the horse for election campaign video
'This is not our first rodeo.'
How Ben Dooley aims to change farming stereotypes
Southland farmer is passionate about educating others on modern farming practices.
Opinion: The life of an auctioneer
Opinion: PGG Wrightson's Cam Heggie knows the ups and downs of being an auctioneer.
Special plaque unveiled in Whareroa Farm
Whareroa Guardians and Groundtruth plant 76,000 species.
Russia accused of 'provoking a crisis' after latest drone attack on port
Two people have been hospitalised following a long Russian drone barrage in Odesa.
Heavy rain watch: Northern NZ in for a drenching
It's a dreary start to the week as rain buckets down in Auckland.
Jack Jensen uplifts rural spirits after Cyclone Gabrielle
“A simple conversation can go a long way and so can a simple act of kindness."
'Dealing with them their own way': Vigilante justice, claims looters assaulted at cyclone-damaged homes
'If I was a big burly guy and confronted someone on my property, I would do the same.'
The Kiwi lawyer hand-picked to lead a global wine body
The Auckland lawyer is the first to be elected from outside Europe.