
Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
When wild weather hit, generous players swapped their football boots for gumboots.
Cyclone Gabrielle forever changed the lives of many in Hawke's Bay a year ago.
Premiums continue to rise, as insurers move further towards address-level pricing.
'Stop contemplating" and get on with it says University of Waikato vice-chancellor.
Wayne Langford, Jane Smith, Damien O'Connor, Tom Young, Patrick Crawshaw.
The logging truck went over the centre line, across the road and into the trees.
Farmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.
'My father set up this business about 50 years ago and we’re starting from the bottom.'
'I was calling them out of sheer panic. They started coming towards my voice.'
Clifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.
High number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
Higher financing costs are driving Synlait Milk to a big first half loss.
The 19th Annual Ongare Point Fishing Competition was held earlier this month.
Wonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.
Sandra Matthews, David Seymour, Phil Duncan, Te Radar, Cole Groves.
The firm's FY23 loss before tax is expected to be double what was previously anticipated.
Floyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.
CEO Hurrell says Fonterra is well placed to weather geopolitical uncertainty.
Well-known veterinarian Charlie Boyce to close doors on clinic after almost 50 years
Court win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.
Leaderbrand is the first in NZ to trial new electric harvesting equipment.
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Projects are lined up in order of priority and will start as, and when, the funds arrive.
Around 120 boaties have been spoken to since the summer season started at Labour Weekend.
Higher NZ production and market tactics factors in US dairy export decline.
Strong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.
'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'