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Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer

The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.

Lawrence farm dog sale

High country’s appeal ‘probably the freedom’. Video / ODT

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.

The great Kiwi ute: A love affair

Kurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.

Simon Coley: How business can get past the 'blah, blah' of the climate change debate

OPINION: Beating up farmers isn't going to change the food system, writes Simon Coley.

NZ milk production up but cow numbers fall

More milk from fewer cows trend continues.

Waverley dairy farms scoop environmental awards

Two Waverley dairy farms are fencing and protecting biodiversity in their gullies.

Stuart Nash: No apology to 'racist, anti-vax' elements at Groundswell protests

Nash says 'horrifying' post about his friend Mahuta means no backdown.

Protests in southern towns

Southern towns swarmed in other of all protests. Video / ODT

Groundswell NZ's 'Mother of all Protests' takes steps to avoid being hijacked by anti-vaxxers

Groundswell organisers say they want to distance the rural protest from anti-vaxxers.

Tractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest

'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'

Opinion: Is NZ ready for the plant-based meat revolution?

Are NZ's primary producers preparing for the change?, asks Dr Helen Darling.