Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.
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Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei
Mount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.
Chris Hipkins at Kirwee on The Country
Katie Milne, Chris Hipkins, Myfanwy Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, and Chris Russell.
'Record year' for cherry exports
Informetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.
Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial
Contact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
More than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.
Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months
New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas.
Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.
‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvest
The kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
Contact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warns
The proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.
'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change
Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before Christmas
The man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Eels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to Coast
Seven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.
Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.
‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournament
The team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.