Protest movement: Stop converting farms to forestry
Thousands of hectares of farmland sold for forestry because of the value of carbon credits
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Climate plan: Eight talking points from Govt's announcement
Things you might have missed in the Emissions Reduction Plan.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
Piopio home invasion: St John crew told they're 'too PC' for 'dealing with black people'
William Burr was upset at the injured teen being treated by St John staff.
Dairy's risk to NZ financial system 'has diminished' - Reserve Bank
Very strong dairy prices have seen farmers reduce debt, the Reserve Bank says.
Piopio home invasion: 'I asked them to remove him from the scene' - paramedic
St John staff noticed blood splatters on kitchen cupboards and up the wall.
'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threat
The teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.
Prince Charles backs radical plan to put masks on cows
Methane-catching masks on trial for British cows to reduce their carbon 'hoofprint'.
Spat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High Court
Valuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.
Why Christopher Luxon has 'no time' for halving NZ's dairy herd
Luxon says Kiwi farmers are already "the most carbon-efficient in the world".
Live export ban deadlocked at select committee
The Government's bill to ban live exports stumbled at select committee.
Auckland single mum starts baby formula company
Elke Pascoe explains how she lives a transtasman lifestyle juggling being mum and CEO.
Waikato farmer Ken McIntyre, partner avoid jail after dumping waste into stream
Kenneth McIntyre organised a contractor to unlawfully dig into a stream.
New Zealand is not as rural as we think
Only 2 per cent of New Zealand's population are farmers, rural study finds.
1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet in
With meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.
The Front Page: Why Govt's fuel bailout was a mistake never to be repeated
Simon Wilson on the impact of climate change and why we need to act now.
Showgrounds Hawke's Bay grandstand could be demolished as part of $7.5m purchase plan
The 42ha Showgrounds Hawke's Bay in Hastings is edging closer to becoming council-owned.
Recession fear low, inflation fear 'off the charts' - ANZ survey
Residential construction feeling the pinch as building costs rise and house prices fall.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
$2 million a hectare: Gold kiwifruit orchards set new price record
But caution advised as economic headwinds threaten.
'Slow, painful deaths': Farmer on home detention after starving 28 cattle
A veterinarian said the cattle at a Manawatū farm would have died slow, painful deaths.
Gisborne farm leader rallies against carbon sink fears
"If the farm goes, so does the school" - Toby Williams, Federated Farmers.
NZX milk price futures break over $10/kg
NZX milk price futures break over $10/kg for the first time since 2016.
Stratford wins shearing final
Nathan Stratford, of Invercargill, competes in the heats of the NZ Shearing Circuit Final at Armidale Merino Stud in Gimmerburn on Saturday. He went on to win the competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Jared Morgan / ODT
Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer
The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.
Government unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on record
Damien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
Deloitte Top 200 Award finalists named
The best of business in New Zealand set to be honoured in the annual Top 200 awards.
Editorial: Cheers to the dairy farmers
Tourism looks set for another hard year, so good dairy industry news is welcome.
Local Focus: Shepherdess making connections
Shepherdess magazine is connecting rural women.
'Large farmland': Questions surround council's land sale
Hush on the deal: Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland.