PremiumPremiumBusinessChicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says. 20 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandProbe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attackThe penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.17 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandWho will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.10 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheepMPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.08 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandSea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative baitThe bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.07 Apr 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generationThe 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce marketVietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinistry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.26 Mar 10:05 PM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandLifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentenceA jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.25 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons regionDrought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'13 Mar 02:02 AM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandHerds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.24 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFlower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changesFlower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Wicked problem’: 28 actions addressing Gisborne’s land erosionSixty-thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion.07 Feb 01:44 AM
New Zealand‘Why should we apologise?’: Ponsonby eatery reacts to food poisoning claimsA family reported severe food poisoning after dining on January 28.04 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining planA protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
