Mike Finlayson: A looming election issue
It seems that freshwater is lining up to be an issue in the forthcoming elections.
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Carl Chenery: Stolen Taranaki land should be given back
Land stolen from Maori at the beginning of the Taranaki wars needs to be given back.
Trevett: Winston Peters Pied Piper redux
Shane Jones returns, bringing big words and humour with him.
Manfield Matters: Young farmers final on stage
Tomorrow will be something of a harvest day for Manfeild - in the farming sense.
Pukeko Pastures: Bridging the urban-rural divide
Share Farmers of the Year want to "display a more balanced narrative of NZ dairy farming."
Trees spark adventure thirst
Long after I'm gone, I like to think my great great grandchildren will enjoy these trees.
The horse with the long face trots into my life
"I thought you said it was a thoroughbred?" I said to the owner.
Lauren Atkinson: Get up and get active in rural areas
The abundance of organised recreational opportunities located within Rotorua is staggering
Rural Ramblings: New Life for Bex and Bruce
When you live in the country, you soon see a vast number of feral cats share it too.
Dom 'Furious' George: hands off my steak MPI
Dom George comments on MPI's recent ruling on the safety of medium-rare meat.
Taking action against climate change
Climate change threatens the existence of every living thing on this planet.
Jamie Mackay: Saluting the greatest living New Zealander
Jamie Mackay's diary of the unveiling of the Sir Colin Meads statue in Te Kuiti.
Christine McKay: So is it Hawke's Bay or Manawatu?
Christine McKay wants to know - is it Hawke's Bay or Manawatu?
Piri-Hira Tukapua: Clean water our most vital resource
New Zealand has a lot of lakes, rivers, and ground water but how much can you drink.
John Vujcich: History made at Panguru
A historic meeting of the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board took place recently
Dom 'Furious' George: Greenpeace ad angers dairy farmers
Dom comments on a Greenpeace ad that was among the most complained about last year.
Dan Elderkamp: On-farm storage alternative to dam
There is technology to limit water and fertiliser application to what plants require,
Retail a possum caught in Amazon's headlights
Online giant Amazon is buying upmarket grocer Whole Foods Market for $14 billion.
Editorial: It's all about respect
The story that got Facebook going last week was the dumping of rubbish in Aupouri
Puzzling politics of preferential treatment
COMMENT: Getting into the University of Otago medical school is not the same for everyone.
Kate Stewart: Vege prices rise faster than Jack's beanstalk
Vege prices soar -- and it's all the fault of celebrity chefs
We're on your side, Nats tell farmers
COMMENT: National is not going to shy away from a fight over polarising issues.
Dom 'Furious' George: Lions blind date a surprise success
Noted curmudgeon Dom George is forced to play nice...and ends up enjoying himself.
Wilma's Whey: Plan for spring
Last season's gone - but the next one's now far from starting.
Comment: Efficiency key to export targets
Xero's Head of Agri Business Paul Churchman's top tips for farming business.
Opinion: Water crisis spreading
Opinion: Because the council got its priorities wrong 5500 people drank poisoned water.
Social license vital for a sustainable farm future
The social license to operate is underestimated by the farming community
Chris Grenfell: A kitchen nightmare?
We often see reports of awards being made to employees who have been unjustifiably fired.
Maori do not need a third medical school
COMMENT: Maori do not need a third medical school, or one dedicated to general practice.
Jamie Mackay: Does Winston Peters' talent hold no bounds?
Jamie Mackay can't help but respect Winston Peters' eye for the main chance.