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Farmers see land ownership as a privilege
Most farmers see land ownership as a privilege, not a right.
Bruce Bisset: Getting over divide and rule
The only one spinning a line is Peters, flanked by his sycophantic cabal.
Federated Farmers: Tell our good stories, don't feed the trolls
There are certainly challenges ahead for improving water quality, says Katie Milne.
Bala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertilise
MetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"
Opinion: 'We can't afford to lose 50 farmers a year'
OPINION: Don Fraser takes a look at the troubling statistics of New Zealand rural suicide.
Dom 'Furious' George: Helping others to help yourself
Dom George finds taking time out to help others in the community is good for the soul.
Rachel Stewart: We're all feeling the squeeze
Opinion: Perfect potpourri of planetary problems is upon us.
Spring crops good news, bad news with potatoes
The warmer spring weather is finally rewarding us with improved supply and price
Conservation: Unique party fit for challenge
The Greens' voice on the environment in Parliament is now more important than ever.
Rivers need to be protected for all
WCO needed for Hawke's Bay rivers, says freshwater ecologist.
We need a commission to police climate plan
All parties bidding to form a government could agree on a Climate Commission.
Opinion: Spierings must be worth staggering salary
Opinion: Why pick on Spierings? It's his good fortune to be NZ's highest paid executive.
Conservation Matters: Focus on Predator Free NZ a priority
Predator Free NZ has targeted possums, stoats and rats, but there are many more.
Mike Finlayson: Big decisions to make
The issue of water quality is looming large, locally and nationally.
Editorial: The hills have eyes on rustlers
The hills are alive with the beady eye of electronic surveillance.
Forums keep growers informed
Our annual grower forums are a great opportunity for us to update growers
Jamie Mackay: Broken foot highlights broken health system
A stint in Dunedin's emergency ward causes Jamie to doubt his political leanings...
Kerre McIvor: Let's show farmers we care
COMMENT: Protesters worrying about lambs born in the cold Spring weather take it too far.
Kevin Hague: Water corridor protection important for all
Conservation order includes rivers' environmental, cultural and recreational values .
Marvelly: Fonterra a cash cow - for some
OPINION: You can pay 170 and a half people an average salary - or pay Theo Spierings.
Rural Ramblings: It's all go on the farm
Dog drama, new highways, broken pipelines ... and then there's the weather
Talking Rugby: Colin Meads trophy donated
A special Sir Colin Meads memorial trophy will be at stake this Saturday.
Rachel Stewart: I'm not afraid of big bad Winston
COMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.
Fran O'Sullivan: 'Fat cats' in Peters' sights
COMMENT: So what else is on NZ First's corporate reform agenda?
Political Roundup: The emotional Maori Party demise
The shock departure of the Maori Party was the only real upset of the election.
Reduce damage, raise profit
It's appropriate to examine alternatives to reduce environmental damage says Barrie Ridler
Be prepared for a Labour-NZ First government
COMMENT: Winston Peters could go either way, here's why it will likely be Labour.
Richard Prebble: Ardern's tax call huge blunder
COMMENT: While Jacinda saved Labour, she and she alone, is responsible for their defeat.
Opinion: Decent gorge alternative needed
If we look at the bigger picture it is clear the region is very vulnerable.
Smell of an Oily Rag: Slugs and snails
Ways to control slugs and snails in the garden without having to resort to poison.
Dominic 'Furious' George: How farmers can bridge the rural-urban divide
This week's farming protest in Morrinsville was a damp squib. Why preach to the converted?
Towns may be smashed, farmers ruined: Ron Mark
Water big issue for farming community in Wairarapa electorate.