New Zealand'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
New Zealand'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We have got so many levers to pull': Award-winning farmer on planning and adaptabilityPongaroa's David and Rebecca Buick win Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year. 03 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandConservation International founder discusses native forests' role in global protection | Herald NOWConservation International founder Peter Seligmann discusses the need for thoughtful planning when considering the global issue of production versus protection. Video / Ryan BridgeWatch02 Mar 07:24 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour talks Donald Trump on The CountryOn today's show: David Seymour, Wayne Langford, Bruce Weir, Riley Kennedy and Phil Duncan.02 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandWeekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loomThe World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.22 Feb 10:09 PM
Agribusiness$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGolden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbersHectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.11 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesEconomists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Digging into decades of NZ soil scienceOPINION: Years on, soil research is still the hidden engine of our food system.09 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional finalThe dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.09 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFrom Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein pushFonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew manager for NZ team at world shearing champsBart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.05 Feb 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
New ZealandNorthland angler hooks 279kg swordfish and pending women’s recordKiwi angler, Helen Horrocks joins Ryan Bridge Today to reveal how she broke the record. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: How to solve NZ's productivity puzzleOPINION: The economy is improving but needs something more.26 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 23, 2026Morning Headlines | Rescue efforts continue following landslides, politicians descend on Rātana and Trump and Zelensky have a 'good' talk. | Friday, January 23, 2026Watch22 Jan 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMilk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains holdNew Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.21 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandUndersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier IslandRecreational fishermen come across a large dumping of undersized snapper. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Jan 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Healthy exercise': Why Phil Thomsen loves gardening – even weedingThe gardening author has been growing vegetables since he was about 5 years old.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’One of 19 new proposals would allow commercial fishers to land and sell marlin. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm hacked off': Northland food vlogger targets grocery duopolyThe Mumma's Kitchen host filmed price checks across Europe to prove her point.22 Dec 11:19 PM
