Taxpayers could fork out more over controversial Saudi sheep project.

The ewes were flown over in October 2014.

The details of who will get access and in what circumstances are yet to be released.

Workers told him it was hard to survive on current wages and the cost of food is too high.

"Farmers, and farming communities, are not punching bags for urban politicians."

Difficulties attracting doctors to rural areas will see the Govt establish new school.

We check out the important election issues in Hunterville.

Chris Finlayson knew his criticisms of Labour's water police were 'untrue', says Ardern.

National has "turned its back on wool", Winston Peters says.

Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.

Immigration can be debated but Winston Peters crossed a line, David Seymour says.

Farmers with damaged homes from the Kaikoura earthquake will be able to apply to buy temporary housing units at a discounted rate.

Trade barriers have cost New Zealand's beef sector up to $1 billion.

Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he doesn't regret a heated exchange with a farmer in Kaikoura yesterday.

More people could be able to use the inland road to Kaikoura next week, Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

The current cap of foreigners who can work seasonally in horticulture and viticulture will increase from 9500 to 10,500 for the 2016/17 season.

Coastline near Kaikoura could be closed to fishing to help stocks survive and recover after earthquakes dramatically altered 100km

The more than 35 rodeos held in New Zealand each year shouldn't be banned, a Parliamentary committee has concluded - a decision denounced by the Green Party.

As Labour holds its conference in Auckland, Winston Peters has pledged to give "equality with Auckland back to the provinces".

A report by the Auditor-General into the controversial deal that saw $11.5 million of taxpayer money spent on a Saudi farm has been released.

Artisan cheese maker Biddy Fraser-Davies, 74, has won international awards for the cheese produced from her four-cow heard - but red tape threatens her business.

The Ministry of Education based in Nelson? It could happen under New Zealand First policy.

A stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.

Owners of dogs deemed high-risk will have to get them neutered and display warning signs on their property and the collar of their pet.

Parliament has held an urgent debate on illegal fish dumping.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has defended how commercial fishers are policed as Labour says MPI "seems to have given up" on enforcing the law.

NZ First leader Winston Peters says his party is eyeing up Whangarei and Whanganui in next year's election - and wants to have all candidates confirmed by year end.

Ahead of the NZ First annual conference, Winston Peters says the party will focus on the regions in the run-in to next year's election.

Tougher rules around the treatment of bobby calves will start before the spring calving season, but other measures on food and shelter will be delayed until next year.

A national programme to address rural depression will be developed in recognition of challenging times for farmers including volatility in milk prices.

Yoghurt and ice cream products made from sheep milk have been developed by the nation’s largest farmer Landcorp - with plans to expand.

Threats to contaminate infant formula with 1080 pesticide have been described as despicable and sick - but have caused more outrage than fear.

A Waiheke holiday home with private beach access owned by a trust linked to businessman Mark Hotchin has sold for more than $14 million.

Research funding from the dairying and soft drink industries could be declined on ethical grounds under proposals being worked through by the University of Canterbury.

British shoppers have noticed that their favourite Anchor butter tastes different - with the explanation being it's no longer from New Zealand.

An 11-year-old put Fonterra's light-proof milk bottles to the test.

The price of butter and cheese will drop next month in line with falling international dairy prices - but milk will stay the same.