The CountryNew Zealand to get space mission control centreIt's the first space mission funded by the Government and will received $26 million.06 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryMurray Peat wages one-man war against pestsHe's the Pied Piper of Whangamomona, having trapped 272 rats over five years.06 Nov 02:22 AM
The CountryRowarth: Farmers need empowermentComment: Reducing stock numbers, increasing legislation is not the way to empower farmers.05 Nov 12:30 AM
The CountryTe Arawa Lakes Trust's Catfish Killas take top biosecurity awardBiosecurity award winners celebrated for protecting NZ from myrtle rust to M. bovis.04 Nov 07:28 PM
The CountryFreshwater reforms could have $6b impact - DairyNZDairyNZ economic modelling shows Southland could be one of the hardest hit regions.03 Nov 11:45 PM
The CountryRiparian planting all part of the plan for farming familyWeir family just completed planting 1300 natives around an irrigation dam.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers can now estimate how much carbon their tree blocks absorbOverseerFM carbon stock tool uses MPI data to estimate carbon sequestration potential.01 Nov 06:30 PM
The CountryGreen-thumbed learn sustainable gardeningGreen-thumbed gardeners can learn about sustainability at an upcoming event.31 Oct 10:34 PM
The CountryBiosecurity Business Pledge signed by 50 NZ companiesDamien O'Connor launches first-of-its-kind pledge to protect NZ from pests and diseases.30 Oct 10:05 PM
The CountryGetting down to grassrootsWe need to develop a practical framework and classification for sustainability.30 Oct 04:05 PM
The Country'It's a pathway, but uncertain': Farmer Kirsten BryantFarmers appreciate the chance to make their own decisions on reducing climate emissions.30 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTrap library opened in TaranakiThe Taranaki region has opened its first trap library.29 Oct 10:42 PM
The CountryTodd Muller: Give farmers the tools and they will respondComment: ETS plan has sound aspects, but Govt needs to stop focusing on taxing farmers.29 Oct 09:45 PM
The Country150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
The CountryRegional councillor open to using GM to control rabbits"I have an open mind towards anything that will help us with this pest."28 Oct 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWairoa mayor fuming after multiple trees felledNapier City Councillor Maxine Boag noted the "deliberately targeted" trees during a visit.27 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRon Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gainComment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers haven't 'suddenly woken up' to environmental issuesDairy farmer Peter Dobbie has been learning about environmental issues for three decades.26 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryVirginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRabbit issue at Dunstan Hospital 'concerning'Former councillor says it exemplifies "systemic failure" of ORC's pest control policies.25 Oct 02:07 AM
The CountryToo many rabbit holes on Central Otago golf courses"We had one shoot one night and the guy got 80 and the next night he got 60."25 Oct 01:57 AM
The CountryComment: How the freshwater plan could ruin my townComment: Sheep and beef farmer Dani Darke is worried about her small community in Aria.24 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Glimmers of hope on climateNational and farmers' group suggest progress is possible on cutting greenhouse emissions.24 Oct 04:50 AM
The CountryEmissions trading scheme (ETS) Q&A: What just happened?Confused about what happened with the Government's ETS announcement? Check out this Q&A24 Oct 02:34 AM
The CountryFeds committed to reducing emissions, not joining ETSThe Feds continue to oppose agriculture entering the Emissions Trading Scheme.24 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryListen: Bridges questions ETS backstopNational's Leader says backstop means "we'll get you in 2025 if you haven't done this".24 Oct 01:15 AM
The Country'We have listened to farmers' – Peters on Govt's ETS decisionThe Govt says farmers won't go into the ETS, if they abide by new rules23 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryETS off the table for farmers – for nowThe Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.23 Oct 07:00 AM
The CountryFreshwater meetings: Hundreds turn out to hear Feds' concerns"We are very concerned for the future of Mid Canterbury" - Ashburton meeting told.23 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryFreshwater package raising concernsFarmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.23 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommunity efforts bring back birdsongA weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.23 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryGood news and bad news for organic farmingUK scientists look into impacts of switching to organic farming on emissions.22 Oct 11:00 PM
The Country'Unattainable' methane goal will weigh heavy on farmers - Feds"The government has missed a golden opportunity to take its farmers along with them".22 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryRook bait lost from chopper near Wairoa: Public warned not to touch itMembers of the public are warned not to touch the rook bait if found.22 Oct 07:10 PM
