'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
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'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.
Waitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti Muster
After cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.
Iwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage
The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.
Over 500 Fonterra tankers to receive dash-cams
The new tech will support Fonterra’s strategy for keeping employees safe.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Concerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sources
GNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slip
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under water
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
Live: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cuts
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farm
A blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.
Poultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sacked
He put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.
Horror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster
'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.
Rural support trust walks with communities when things get tough
They're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.
Rototuna's unusual neighbour: A farm in the city's urban heart
The Earth Stewards produce organic vegetables using a special method: no-dig farming.
Fonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investment
The investment allows the factory to produce lactose, a more profitable product.
Te Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānuka
Margaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.
Taumarunui back on the Main Trunk Line
KiwiRail and Ruapehu District Council celebrate the new stop for the Northern Explorer.
Fieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeed
Lower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.
Win, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awards
Fieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.
Milktech NZ always looking to have an edge on rivals
Aiming to be one of the most recognised and reliable world brands in milking equipment.
Paeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweed
The Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.
Open call for Open Farms hosts
Open Farms initiative seeks more host farmers for national open day on March 12.
‘Strong’ level of enquiries from serious customers as Fieldays opens.
17,000 visitors through the gates despite wet and blustery first day
Farmer acquitted after chopping tip of finger off, sentenced for firearms charges
Bill Burr was given the maximum community work sentence, along with community detention.
Merging indigenous knowledge and regenerative agriculture principles
Restoring the mauri of the land left after confiscations.
Morrinsville people asked to conserve water
The local councol asked residents to continue using water for essential purposes only.
Fieldays Kitchen 2022 to highlight New Zealand produce
Seven Kiwi chefs are set to cook up a storm at the Fieldays Kitchen.