Dairy farmer to prolific burglar: Man had 50 pending court cases
He turned to crime to fuel his out-of-control gambling and methamphetamine addictions.
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New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.
Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'
Is this the secret to finding the perfect watermelon?
A watermelon farmer has shared a secret tip to help you pick the best of the fruit.
Ag sector leader: Rob Hewett named Chairperson of the year
Hewett has ‘a profound connection to the land’.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Potential battle brewing over foreign investment
Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.
One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor
Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
From one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'
Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Duncan family continues legacy of support long after polio hospital closure
“I’m happy to hand it over to the next generations.”
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.
Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets
'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.
'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences
Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.
Cattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farm
Glenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.
East Coast young farmers donate $5000 won from helping communities
Young farmers on the East Coast won $5000 to donate for helping their communities.
Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects
Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Reserve Bank sees risk of increased NZ farmer defaults
Low dairy, meat and forestry prices are coinciding with high operating expenses.
'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremony
Sir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.
What will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar toll
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
Sour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitration
A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.
Day the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bank
A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.
'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglected
One bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.
Farmer confidence the lowest in 20-year history of Rabobank survey
Rabobank survey finds farmer confidence now sits at -72 per cent.
Could El Niño disrupt NZ's agricultural production?
Dramatic temperature swings from climate cycle expected to shake up crucial sector.
Traffic delays expected as farmer protest rolls through town
Protesting farmers are taking their rural vehicles to the big smoke once again.
Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent
The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.
Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.