'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land error
Fifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.
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The ‘triple minority’ helping thousands of Sri Lankans out of poverty – with NZ’s help
'When the war ended, the entire social structure changed because many of the men died.'
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
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What makes a world record shearer? A look inside the shed with Megan and Hannah. Video / Olivia Caldwell
'Our farming community is hurting': Urgent plea to reduce quad bike risks
“It is in our DNA to protect one another - this Christmas we must make that happen.”
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.
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Rob Hewett speaks about winning the Chairperson of the Year award at the Deloitte Top 200 awards. Video / Alyse Wright
Rural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral
'Truthfully I'm not worried,' says 'tomboy' stock agent.
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
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.
Hunterville woollen brand takes out top spot at Rural Women Business Awards
The wool from this couple's Papanui Estate farm is turned into designer bags.
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.
a2′s big China challenges
'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.
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.
‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications
Farming tech used in various applications.
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencing
Farmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.
Rising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farms
Scientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.
'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.
Show Day: When country comes to town
NZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.
Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
The Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
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.
'Extensive' damage to crops after Cyclone Lola stokes starvation fears
Cyclone Lola had a devastating effect on most crops in the Solomon Islands.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Get moving on future-proofing Kiwi business
Companies that ignore environmental impacts find it harder to attract talent and capital.
One size does not fit all farms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.
'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm Plans
Groundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.
Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
Busy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investor
Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.
Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting
There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.