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LIC rules out another cost shock from reforms
LIC has been working on a new share structure proposal.
Historic home Fernielea on the market
A grand Whanganui home is to be sold for the just third time in 151 years.
Fonterra accuses former director of breach of contract and confidence
Federated Farmers says the injunction is causing "the Streisand effect".
Local Focus: Young Farmers competition including record numbers of women
Not just man-power on the farm - woman-power prevails. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Veggie growers losing up to $100K a week
One large grower has lost 85 per cent of his lettuce crops.
Scales Corp profit slumps 17% on weaker prices
On-orchard costs increased after poor weather.
Synlait's Waikato debut will barely ripple milk ocean
New dairy player on cards for the Waikato but region is still least contested for milk.
Farmer killed in Motu crash
A farmer has been killed in a crash on farmland in Motu. Photo / Google
The cost of Shane Jones' billion trees
About $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.
Error has farmers growing crop linked to cow deaths
A mistake led to 556 farmers growing crops, which previously caused liver disease in cows.
MP's husband, son charged with animal cruelty
Husband and son of Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger charged with animal cruelty.
A2 Milk made $1.7 billion for investors today
The stock gained $2.31 to $11.60 in trading, valuing a2 Milk at $8.47 billion
Fonterra tipped to lift payout to dairy farmers
Dairy giant expects to pay farmer suppliers $6.40 per kg of milksolids
Dairy industry law changes 'inevitable': Minister
Agriculture Minister says this year's dairy industry review is not a rehearsal.
Potato farm death destroys 'a million dreams'
The man's death had destroyed "a million dreams", a community member said.
'Be bold': Power Farming Group powers ahead
Power Farming has expanded within New Zealand, then went into Australia and now the US.
Siblings compete for Farmer of the Year
West Auckland siblings could come face-to-face at FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Who dung it? Beetles helping to fight effluent on farms
Dung beetles do the dirty work for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bill English: Why I resigned (and a job he'd love next)
Bill English opens up about his decision to resign ... and the job he'd like to do next.
Dairy giant Fonterra expanding in Russia
Dairy giant quietly pours tens of millions into sensitive St Petersberg joint venture.
Is this the year NZ's water war simmers?
The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?
Govt calls for review of dairy industry
What does examination mean for dairy giant Fonterra?
NZ dollar puts squeeze on commodity prices
In New Zealand dollar terms the index dropped 2.9 per cent to 211
Bacteria found in water seepage at Waiinu beach
Signs warned of contaminated water, but are coming down.
Debt puts the squeeze on farmers
Dairy farmers under pressure to pay back bank support during milk price downturn.
Open Country's revenue tops $1 billion but profit slips
Sales jumped 34 per cent to $1.1 bilion
Can fast-growing Kiwifruit industry find workers?
Zespri is aiming for $4.5 billion of global sales by 2025
High-tech future of farming calls for new skills
Changes in agriculture are expected to bring new blood into the industry
Happier lives for ex-farm animals at Otaki sanctuary
It's one big family at the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary near Otaki.
Boy, 9, dies in quad bike accident
A 9-year-old boy has died while rounding up cows on a farm.
Police hunt offenders after cattle stolen
Police believe those responsible had knowledge of the rural section.
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.