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Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
How Indonesia's school milk programme could spur NZ dairy growth
The school milk programme aims to provide milk to 60 million students daily by 2029.
The Country: Meet Kaiwaka Clothing’s ambassador - Scott Barrett
Christopher Luxon, Scott Barrett, Hunter McGregor, and Jim Hopkins.
Far North orchard burglary sees hapless thieves steal dodgy diesel
Tainted fuel stolen from Far North orchard could ruin vehicles that use it
'Really tough': Pioneering vege growers call for Govt support for sector
“We can only do this work when we have a healthy business.”
Field day on Tutumatai Station on Friday
B+LNZ will host a field day on monitor farm Tutumatai Station on Friday.
Kiwi scientists aid Vietnam's passionfruit export boom
Scientists are working with over 70 farmers in rural Vietnam.
Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Review finds rural women struggle with healthcare access
The ministry's review highlights improved access but notes rural barriers persist.
The Country: Shane Jones on dairy conversions in NZ
Shane Jones, Andrew Hoggard, Stephen Jacobi, and Farmer Tom Martin.
Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new site
Genesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.
'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.
Bird flu eradicated at Otago poultry farm
MPI staff will support Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove farm as it is repopulated.
Heavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZ
MetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.
Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants
Migrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaine
Ruth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.
Fonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans
Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged.
On The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach
'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'
Opinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communities
OPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.
Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy
At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.
The Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions?
Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.
'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism
'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'
US tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings
The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff.
Kaiwaka Clothing celebrates 50 years
Scott Barrett was recently appointed as Kaiwaka’s brand ambassador.
'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accident
Everyday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.
Richard Gaddum: ‘Economic vandalism’ - Harvests not homes on our fertile soils
OPINION: 'We don’t want highly-fertile food producing soils destroyed forever.'
Shelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farm
Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.
Stock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near Balclutha
The Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash.