Rachel Stewart: Owning firearms a privilege not a right
COMMENT: Whatever Govt decides, I am fully prepared to relinquish my semi-automatics.
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Semi-automatics must be banned
COMMENT: Ban and buy back these massacre weapons. We could've done this 20 years ago.
Different sort of book collecting
A couple of book collectors travel the world seeking the authors' signatures
Why the weather matters so much to farmers
Comment: With minimal rainfall since January, this current summer is starting to hurt.
Opinion: Riches mean choosing where to go the hardest call
If conditions remain settled, autumn can provide some of the best fishing of the season.
Federated Farmers: WCO a blunt tool for a status that lasts forever
Federated Farmers do not want a Water Conservation Order.
Opinion: When country comes to town at the A&P Show
Country has been to town at the recent A&P Shows - and the shows get bigger.
Editorial: Government clipping the ticket at every opportunity
The government is taking rule-making to a ridiculous level, writes Peter Jackson.
Could Overseer be leading to troubled waters?
Comment: There may be too much disconnect between approaching timeframes and regulations.
Have your say on early childhood education
Comment: Take part in the consultation on the Early Learning Strategic Plan.
FarmWise: Dealing to dry summer
Dry seasons can be hard but manageable, writes Darren Sutton.
Workforce gaps a major headache for farmers
Comment: Why the Government needs to make it easier to get migrant workers.
What farmers need to hear about methane debate
Comment: Farmers not contributing to global warming should not be penalised as if they are
Pulling up NZ's socks takes whole nation
Comment: Our environment depends on our economy, which in turn depends on our reputation.
Opinion: Finding satisfaction in contrary conditions
Fishing season is almost over so enjoy it while it lasts.
Ricks Beef: Farmers hit surf to relieve stress
Rick Burke is finding new ways to beat the blues .
Federated Farmers: We need help dealing with all this red tape
Feds: We can't keep up with the Govt reviews and policy changes
Opinion: Rural events play big part in NZ economy
Rural events around the country will have a huge impact on NZ economy.
Federated Farmers: Living with methane
A climate change expert will be bringing his expertise to NZ this month.
We can help get through Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis has been found on a Taranaki farm.
Floss the dog confirms life after death
I'm writing from what we dogs call 'the other side'.
Opinion: Virtual Farming game a real cash cow
Comment: You can make money by winning at a major video game gathering about farming.
Bruce Bisset: Fishy smell to quota system
There are three main things wrong with the quota system.
Federated Farmers: Don't milk your sharemilkers
Federated Farmers: The state of on-farm accommodation is the farm owner's responsibility.
Opinion: Why and how the DIRA should change
Comment: Chris Lewis explains the Feds stance on DIRA's open entry policy.
All about picking the right time
Tweak the terms and we can get all the apples in no sweat.
Federated Farmers: Water use hearing begins in Napier
Federated farmers will outline practices supporting sustainability to special tribunal.
Opinion: What are your biodiversity priorities?
Comment: People should take part in DoC's biodiversity questionnaire.
Opinion: Tenure review not working
Comment: The transfer of land and money to small numbers of runholders needed to stop.
Opinion: Staying on top of animal facial eczema
Comment: There's more to zinc than the '90s craze of brightly coloured sun protection.