The CountryNot just cats and dogs: SPCA seeks foster homes for farm animalsGoats, pigs and horses are also waiting for care across New Zealand.22 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryFailed prosecution shines light on weaknesses in cattle-tracing systemMore than 1800 cattle were registered to a lifestyle block where none were ever kept.21 Jun 04:00 AM
Opinion The Conversation: Would you buy milk from a gene‑edited cow?OPINION: Researchers surveyed nearly 1100 New Zealanders about gene-edited milk.15 Jun 12:12 AM
PremiumThe CountryThe two Kiwi companies vying for global dominance in the virtual cattle fencing race13 Jun 04:17 AM
The CountryUS moves to contain spread of flesh-eating cattle parasite as new case detected09 Jun 04:17 AM
The CountryInside the sheds: How a year of secret filming exposed animal abuse in NZ's wool trade23 May 12:00 AM
The CountryNZ shearers facing charges after sheep abuse footage uncoveredFour shearers face more than 20 animal welfare charges from the ministry.26 Apr 02:10 AM
The Country‘Carcasses throughout the property’: Farmer’s neglect caused death of more than 200 sheepInspectors found evidence of serious animal welfare offending at the Hawke's Bay farm.23 Apr 02:26 AM
The Country'Lives depend on it': Family dog’s $7000 fishhook nightmare Pax needed a seven‑hour overnight endoscopic procedure at an emergency vet clinic.14 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
The CountryAlmost 13% of NZ’s bee colonies lost last winterVarroa mites caused more losses than all other colony threats combined.09 Apr 08:49 PM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
The CountryTech‑focused dairy and beef farmers take out Auckland environment titleThe couple also invested in wetlands and tidal habitats to protect endangered bittern.26 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryGovernment backtracks on live animal export plansGreen Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.10 Mar 08:53 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $35k for failing to register hundreds of cattle“This farmer’s failures under the Nait Act related to almost 1000 animals," MPI said.09 Mar 08:30 PM
The Country'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWould a Commissioner for Animals improve welfare?Animal groups say MPI can't enforce welfare independently, but a commissioner could.03 Mar 09:53 PM
The CountryFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
The CountryMPI wants to better track pig and sheep movementNew Zealand is one of 11 OECD nations not individually tracing sheep.24 Feb 09:03 PM
The CountryLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
The CountryLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
The CountryClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
The CountryFuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledgesSebastien Lecornu has promised an emergency agriculture bill next month.13 Jan 08:54 PM
The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
The Country'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country‘It remains an important story’: The fight to save the Arapawa goatThe Arapawa goat remains one of the rarest breeds in the world.05 Dec 03:56 PM
