Rural news in brief: Farm vehicle safety and Otiwhiti Station partial sale
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
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Field Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?
Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Tough times ahead for sheep and beef farmers
Beef+Lamb NZ's update 2023-24 shows a 67pc fall in farm profit from the 2021-22 year.
Man used animal tissue and testicles to breed ‘giant’ sheep for hunting
A US man illegally bred 'giant' hybrid sheep for sale to private hunting preserves.
Global challenges take toll on red meat exports
NZ exported $759m worth of products in January 2024 - down 8pc on January 2023.
The PM reports live from Central Districts Field Days for The Country
Christopher Luxon, Katie Milne, Pete Barnes, Josh Cliff, and Chris Russell.
Auckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the country
A road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.
Excavator competition aims to inspire new blood
'If you take your mind off it, you’ll make a mistake.'
Government pushes pause on Significant Natural Areas, tells councils ‘don’t bother’
Act-National coalition agreement committed to halting any new SNAs.
Mangamahu Dog Trial Club celebrates centennial event
The event was well attended with 152 heading dogs competing and a record 252 huntaways.
Sustainability goals earn Kāeo couple Northland Share Farmers of the Year title
Far North's Jeremy and Kate Mounter named Share Farmers of the Year
NZ's largest solar farm just the start of Northland's renewable energy campaign
The company behind Kaitāia farm in Northland to build an even bigger one.
'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands down
He talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.
Sheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trials
It was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style
Zanda McDonald winners on The Country
Kate Acland, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, G Watson, P Stroup, Angus Moore, David Foote.
'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winners
Agricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.
Fruit and vege prices plummet 9 per cent in past year ... but price of eating out soars
New inflation data shows price rises are easing.
Autumn calves in hot demand at Rongotea sale
A sale report of stock prices from Rongotea yesterday
'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against Kiwis
Wales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?
Country comes to city's heart
Palmerston North athletes shine at the 2024 New Zealand Rural Games.
Vietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from Govt
Project part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.
Farming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup rep
A young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
Never miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials club
Hore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.
News in brief: Judging the region's savviest farmer for 2024
News briefs from around the region,
Storms spark community action through catchment group
“A healthier river means a healthier community."
Market close: Debt-laden Synlait Milk hits all-time low
The NZ sharemarket was in a lacklustre mood and posted a near half per cent fall.
'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarm
She's happy to help pay for pest management, but there's just one problem.
'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpour
South Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.
Roads and Rolling Stones with Damien O'Connor on The Country
Damien O'Connor, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Emma Higgins, Jane Smith, Phil Duncan.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Moving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurity
OPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.