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Frank Gibson: Scientific truth laid bare at forum
Experts shed light on subjects from state of our waterways to climate change.
Opinion: Rural people need to plan for disaster
Comment: Rural people need to plan and learn about disaster survival.
Opinion: Cool nights, hot days make for good fishing
Weather has provided some good fishing in Central Otago.
Editorial: Lulu the lonely horse has company
Lulu L'Amour is now with a herd of horses and has a special friend in Cloud.
Comment: Drought or tempest on a farmer's land may fall
As extreme weather events become more common, resilience will be the word.
Federated farmers: Lessons for tourism, forestry
Federated Farmers: Some of our best soils are lost to suburban spread, writes Kim Reilly.
A reputation deserved?
Comment: A few Kerikeri fruit thieves ruin the reputation of the region for everyone.
Conservation Comment: Pioneer guide to adventure
The [Ruapehu summit] is spectacular terrain but also spectacularly perilous - Derek Schulz
Conservation Comment: Ridgway Lythgoe and the Summer Nature Programme legacy
Conservation Comment: Are we getting to soft?
What farmers need to learn about fire hazards
Opinion: We cannot farm with the attitude of 'she'll be right'.
Opinion: Disasters bring out the best in people
Comment: You can always count on the rural community to swing into action in times of need
Don't believe all the hype, Kiwi cannabis can get you burnt
Invest in cannabis at your own risk.
Opinion: Progress in waterways cleanup not acknowledged
Like the Master Games competitor, it's often not easy reaching the finish line.
Gwynne Dyer: New food tech may help save us
We need a significant overhaul, changing the world food system on a scale not seen before
Frank Greenall: Cows got talent too
Could New Zealanders ever do the Wilde thing and lay off slaughtering animals?
Editorial: Horse friend unloved no more
Merania Kaurauria reflects on the love of a new companion.
Soper: No love lost for China from the misguided
The Key Government's management of the global financial crisis has been lauded.
Fran O'Sullivan: Chinese relations must get back on track
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis should be on the first plane up to China.
Shane Jones: Making a difference
Te Ara Mahi will give many youth in Northland new opportunities, writes Shane Jones.
Editorial: Fire has been well fought
One of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.
Who stole my plums?
Any day now they will come knocking at the door with a basket over their arm.
Conservation Comment: Why I won't fly
Actually, I'm joining the majority — 95 per cent of humans never fly.
Opinion: Farmers need science
Comment: Federated Farmers believes in science-based policy.
Opinion: Commercial forestry v pastoral farming
Comment: The ramifications of establishing forestry blocks takes some research.
Federated Farmers: Land use under review
Our regional council is focused on being part of the solution, writes Rex Graham.
Opinion: Who benefits from a WCO in Hawke's Bay?
Comment: The WCO won't add any benefits the current regulations do not already provide.
Federated Farmers: Let's use real wool to make Kiwiana
The Feds say Kiwi toys should be made with NZ wool.
Rick's Beef: Take control of your farming future
Comment: It's important for farmers to take control of their own destiny.
Why the WCO will hamper climate change efforts
Comment: Addressing climate change is about more than just banning plastic bags.
Opinion: Heatwave shows importance of water storage
Comment: Australia's heatwave shows that storing water is essential.
Federated Farmers: Do farmers pay too much?
Nigel Billings looks at whether farmers are paying too much.