Urban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime land
Figures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.
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Plenty of sex and realism in Ruapehu author's latest book
The 72-year-old has plenty to draw upon - farming, journalism, politics and more.
Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Why NZ dairy exports to China fell in December
New Zealand dairy exports to China fell in December for the first time in six years.
Irishman's Creek reportedly going up for sale
The property, a short distance from Lake Tekapo, is currently a sheep and beef farm.
Turning 21 in 2021: Millennium babies on growing up in the 21st century
Seven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.
Are days of live animal exports from Napier numbered?
The second livestock ship this year has been and gone as Govt review drags on.
WorkSafe won't investigate Omakere farm fatality
WorkSafe said the matter did not fall in its jurisdiction.
Another ship arrives: Why are live cattle exports on the rise?
Still no sign of results of NZ's live animal export policy review.
Chicken mass deaths saga takes off
Chicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.
Fatal Hawke's Bay quad bike crash latest in 'devastating' trend
Farming leader laments "more than our fair share" of fatal rural accidents.
Elderly man dies while driving ride-on lawnmower
The elderly man was unresponsive when emergency services arrived.
Farmers still dealing with Hawke's Bay drought nine months on
The drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.
Three million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'
A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.
Farm equity continues to rise in 'crazy' Covid year
The worth of the Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation continues to rise.
WorkSafe's warning after woman crushed by farm vehicle, company fined 275k
The vehicle's passenger seatbelt did not work and the driver's door had been removed.
About 80 turn up to demand withdrawal of draconian law in India
Convoy of vehicles with banners in Whangārei protest new law against Indian farmers.
Local Focus: Orchard wages rising thanks to worker shortage, and new RSE rules may lift it further
Hort wages are on the rise as RSE shortage looms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Will GDT convince Fonterra to upgrade its milk price forecast?
Dairy prices have stayed firm, but will Fonterra lift its farmgate milk price?
Farmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggs
Frank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.
Government to let in 2000 fruit pickers from Pacific
Horticultural experts welcome the introduction of 2000 pickers from the Pacific but say it's still not enough. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Claire Trevett: Why PM Jacinda Ardern is charming the farmers
Is the PM's bid to hold on to newly converted voters hampering action on housing market?
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern at the Primary Industries Summit
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals plans for the primary sector facing drop in foreign labour due to Covid-19. Video / Mark Mitchell
Small farm future - could it happen in Northland?
Book offers ideas for an ecologically-centred and spiritually satisfying way of life.
Napier's deluge is farmers' delight
Farms across Hawke's Bay recorded between 90 and 150 millimetres of rain.
PhD students told: 'Take a break, pick fruit'
Foreign doctoral students advised to take a 'holiday' and pick fruit.
Book killing space now, livestock commentator says
David Cotton is forecasting a reasonable season ahead despite some fishhooks ahead.
'Local workers lack stamina': Courgette grower to David Seymour
The courgette harvest crisis has taken Act leader David Seymour from town to the country.
Third time's the charm for Tikokino young farmer winner
A Tikokino young farmer is set to have another crack at the East Coast Young Farmer comp.
Local Focus: Our paddocks of discontent and the future of feedlots
Farm rules for winter feeding are changing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
MPI to toughen live animal export rules
A report commissioned after the Gulf Livestock 1's sinking finds improvements can be made.
Local Focus: The ice choppers of Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay frost control from above. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed Farmers
Mid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.