Opinion: Eruptions have risks and rewards
The most likely volcanic effect on Whanganui District is a sprinkling of ash from Ruapehu
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Mike Hosking: Deary me - what's going on at Fonterra?
COMMENT: Goings on at one of our biggest companies are leaving a sour taste.
Opinion: $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund good news
Govt's $3 billion is the largest injection of funding into provincial NZ in decades.
Andrew McGiven: Waterways challenges for flora and fauna
Angling advocates are vocal about the need to maintain water quality, says Andrew McGiven.
Bryan Gould: Creating new money
The one thing that governments are never short of is money.
Xan Harding: Time for community catchment boards?
Do we have the right environmental governance in Hawke's Bay?
Opinion: How M. bovis could affect sale of property
Lawyer Emma Tomblin on the impacts of M.bovis on the sale and purchase of NZ farms.
Jamie Mackay: Speed climbing trees and the rungs of power
Jamie Mackay on the joys of speed tree climbing and on Simon Bridges' top Nats role.
Bow wow wow, dog regrets grandma's sharp idea
The idea came out of my mouth before I had filtered it properly through my brain.
Winston Peters: Power to the regions
Northland has been victim of government neglect, says Winston Peters.
Jen Scoular: Many opportunities for avocados in China
Avocados from New Zealand have gained access to the China market, says Jen Scoular.
Brian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pests
COMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.
Martin Williams: Ruataniwha dam must be considered
In my view the Dam emerges as an option which at the very least must be considered.
Paua thieves poaching cultural nourishment
Heritage pastime frittered away by greedy poachers.
Please remind me again why I have horses?
No bull - Charlie the horse was a most reluctant patient.
Rhea Dasent: Time to collar farm dog fees
Farm dogs are part of the family, and a valuable asset to the farm business.
Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Rachel Rose: Herbicide resistance rising - let's adapt
Increasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant
Opinion: Noose should be around rodeo's neck
Rodeo is no different to elephants and lions being forced to perform in a circus,
Jamie Mackay: Field Days and foreign drivers
Jamie Mackay prepares for Field Days season and worries about tourists' driving skills.
Conservation Comment: Our wildlife is worth saving
If we leave these precious creatures to fend for themselves they will be gone.
Opinion: Illegal rubbish dumpers are lazy litterbugs
Don't be lazy, stop illegally dumping rubbish.
Climate-change retaliation early key to success
There has been a lot of talk about climate change this holiday season - with good reason.
Editorial: Swamp marlin bad look for game fishers
Four marlin have floated onto a farmer's property
Mark Ross: Trends in animal health and crop protection
Animals, grains, fruits and crops will be at the core of global growth in coming decades.
Throwing some light on question of shade
New Zealand has a deserved reputation for high standards of animal welfare.
Opinion: Beyond city limits of safety
Cycling on rural roads is currently reserved for only a band of intrepid pioneers.
Safer workplace can grow bottom line
Consumers can easily find out how a product was grown, stored, and shipped.
Don't play with your food - it's not your friend
The inedible roast chook was flung to the pigs.
Fletcher, Fonterra - time to get a grip
OPINION: Blue-chip duo need to face up to problems at loss-making operations.
Chester Borrows: In the Stihl of the forest I saw an idea
I've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.
Opinion: Consign rodeos to history
If those involved loved animals, they wouldn't poke calves with electric prodders.