New ZealandMohaka dog trial relief in cyclone crisisMore than 100 dogs went through their runs at the Mohaka sheep dog trials.25 Apr 11:22 PM
Crime'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to deathThe calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.24 Apr 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWarning as milk production and number of cows declineThe smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandForeign buyers and cyclone recovery hot topics during Luxon’s Tukituki visitChristopher Luxon came to Tukituki fresh with a raft of farming policy announcements.20 Apr 06:23 AM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
New ZealandNational reveals new farming policy, feral cat hunt killed & airfare price surge | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 April, 2023 National want to double RSE workers and add residency pathways, Canterbury feral cat hunt called off after backlash and Kiwis spending $1,700 more on travel over the past year in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch18 Apr 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBusiness backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3mCouncil said the venture supported its aspirations. Now, it is a creditor.12 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Agencies still processing hundreds of grant applicationsThree major relief funds have allocated millions to Hawke's Bay between them.11 Apr 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewildingRewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Is something... out there?Opinion: Our editorial on signals from a far-off planet.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCentral Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidatorsIRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 Bailey bridge construction starts, could be open by start of MayTransport Minister Michael Wood visited the crucial link with residents who would use it.06 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDoes the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.05 Apr 05:40 AM
LifestyleShowing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant’s approachRetired dairy cows are becoming much more than just hamburger patties at this restaurant.02 Apr 08:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlantain project working well in Tararua DistrictPlantain can help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms.27 Mar 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."26 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We knew we were in strife': Community mucks in to help flooded farmThree-quarters of Naomi and Blair Castles' farm was underwater after the cyclone.25 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandCut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroomDefence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessChina's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaroundCompany hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSoaring on-farm inflation will gobble farmer rewards from Fonterra's half yearBoat showrooms can stand down, soaring on-farm costs got to the money first.17 Mar 04:00 AM
TalanoaWatch: Voices Of The Pacific - TuvaluThe last part of the Voices Of The Pacific series pays tribute to one of Tuvalu's first RSE workers to arrive in New Zealand, the late Keith Taulealea. Video / Pacific Cooperation FoundationWatch17 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80mSurvey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.15 Mar 06:37 PM
KahuGrants allow Māori to develop underutilised landHapū hunt to make whenua Māori profitable in truffles.15 Mar 06:32 PM
New Zealand'Lights out': Farmhand gets $25k after threatening, foul-mouthed rantTeen farmhand so scared of boss' husband he resigned after only three weeks on the job.14 Mar 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis are open to GMOs but is the Govt?OPINION: Poll shows 72 per cent believe farmers should be able to plant GM ryegrass.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announcedGot business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz12 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
New ZealandTararua cyclone recovery efforts focusing on building back betterHui looks at how the Tararua District can recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.09 Mar 02:23 AM
