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Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
What can you buy for $1?
The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.
EU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sector
Red meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'
'Every day is an adventure' Northland couple love their new life in rural Australia
Some 44,534 New Zealanders left to live in Australia in 2023.
'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closure
One staff member described the plant like a family.
‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobs
The Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.
Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru shutdown
Alliance Group has proposed closing its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, in South Canterbury.
'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs
Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
'Valuable': The niche meat products experiencing strong growth
Red meat exports have struggled over the last year due to softer demand from China.
Who follows the carnivore diet in New Zealand?
OPINION: Jessica Persing's 3yo child is one of the carnivore community's younger members.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.
Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.
Are vegan sausages bad for you?
Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?
US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’
Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.
Is a meat-heavy diet the key to mental and physical wellbeing?
With Joe Rogan's help, a social media trend with staying power emerged from a 2018 book.
How Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023
The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.
Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
Undeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.
US red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese market
Exports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.
Moves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US states
Financial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.
Meaty player joins Hastings East block
Matangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.