Rural and farming news
'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner
'I’ve always loved the older tractors on the farm as a kid,' Neil Dalgety says.
Opinion: Why a floating stadium rocks my boat
OPINION: Glenn Dwight's answer to the question of why we don’t have better stadiums.
Tearful hunter admits shooting and killing friend
Mark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.
A growing willingness to discuss mental health at Fieldays
Fieldays’ hubs focused on health, wellbeing, rural advocacy, and careers.
Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.
Dairy farming
How NZ is tackling worker protection issues in the primary industries
NZ officials are confident in worker protection as Australian breaches surface.
Market close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer sale
The NZ sharemarket was steady, while the Nasdaq hit another record high in the US.
‘Great guns’: Dairy livestock market heats up as calf demand rises
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Mark Cuttance says feeder calf demand is increasing.
The Country Radio Show
The Country: Aaron Cruden on All Blacks v France second test
Chris Brandolino, Aaron Cruden, Sandra Matthews, Richard Dawkins, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen.
‘Great guns’: Dairy livestock market heats up as calf demand rises
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Mark Cuttance says feeder calf demand is increasing.
The Country: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth sings the praises of young farmers
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Ben Picton, Mark Cuttance, Chris Russell, and Ian Kirkpatrick.
Premium
Market close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer sale
The NZ sharemarket was steady, while the Nasdaq hit another record high in the US.
Neighbours battling golden Buddhist statue invited to enjoy 'Garden of Peace'
Trust behind 16m statue says tells neighbours they are 'seedlings of peace'.
Written warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir
A member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.
Hastings quarry buys neighbouring vineyard for $3m to expand operation
The owner of the quarry says the expansion will help meet 'supply needs for the region'.
Lost wedding ring found 15 years later at Christmas tree farm
The owner was shocked to receive a call about the ring after so many years.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Horticulture
'Game-changer': Orchardist tackles seagull invasion with lasers
Over 600 seagulls invaded Simon Horsfall's kiwifruit orchard nightly.
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.
Sheep and beef
Opportunities in America for NZ red meat
OPINION: The Power of Meat study author says meat sales have started strongly this year.
Time for a grazcation: Finns flock to 'shepherd weeks'
Families pay up to 670 euros for a week as shepherds in Finland.
‘Great guns’: Dairy livestock market heats up as calf demand rises
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Mark Cuttance says feeder calf demand is increasing.
Technology
'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.
Rural business
Opportunities in America for NZ red meat
OPINION: The Power of Meat study author says meat sales have started strongly this year.
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.
Transforming waste into eco-friendly fruit trays
Hawk's trays are used by NZ & Australian producers to export apples and avocados globally.
Rural life
The great 'goat menace' of 1949
“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.
'Game-changer': Orchardist tackles seagull invasion with lasers
Over 600 seagulls invaded Simon Horsfall's kiwifruit orchard nightly.
'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner
'I’ve always loved the older tractors on the farm as a kid,' Neil Dalgety says.