NZ cops COP28 Fossil of the Day award
The fossil fuel U-turn has been slammed by activists at COP28.
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Third win for Potae, who has been an open-class competitor for 21 years.
Deer industry in limbo after China changes import rules
NZ exported about $70m of deer velvet to China last year, most of which was frozen.
More rain, chance of thunderstorms across North Island in coming days
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr has warned of more rain to come.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending December 1
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, December 1.
So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show
Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.
Slip closes SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for second time in a week
Another slip has closed the road, a week on from a slip which caused a fatal crash.
Federated Farmers: We need to learn from the past
It's been a busy time for the local Federated Farmers executive.
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Saving Ashburton Lakes: Action plan near
Plan to stop lakes 'flipping' from clear weed-dominated to turbid algae-dominated water.
The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward
Almost two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.
'Work hard from Day 1': Five questions with Jane Smith
Smith is a North Otago farmer, environmentalist and co-chair of Methane Science Accord.
DairyNZ's new chief executive says 'farming is in my veins'
Campbell Parker says he's been "in and around agriculture" his entire career.
Rabobank Best of The Country: December 2, 2023
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'We get less for the wool than what it costs to shear it'
There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.
Up close with giants: What it's like to stand beside Hawke's Bay's 'most expensive project'
Amid eye-watering winds, 1100m above sea level, stands a remarkable engineering project.
Italian textile maker celebrates 30 years in NZ
Reda invested in NZ land to understand more about wool and the people who grew it.
Philippa Cameron’s elderflower marmalade
This is a great way to use up the leftover fruit from when you make elderflower cordial.
Mass pre-Christmas job cuts expected at NZ food processing division
There are fears of 100-plus redundancies as Tomra cuts back its NZ operations.
Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban
Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.
Prices solid for quality store lambs at Stortford Lodge
Yearly steers also sold well this week.
The Country Full Show: December 1, 2023
Jo Luxton, Don Carson, Chris Brandolino, Steve Henderson, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
Wee issue: Cattle urine sensors tackle nitrogen loss
AgResearch develops acoustic urine sensors to tackle the problem of nitrogen loss.
'Breath of fresh air': What interns can offer a business
"Most who have finished their internship have ended up going on to really good jobs."
What an ‘atypical’ El Niño means for your summer
An 'atypical' El Niño means there'll be variability amid driver's usual summer flavours.
New AI tech for meat quality
Tech provides real-time view of the eating quality of Alliance's meat.
'Canterbury really came up trumps': Rockit makes move South
Rockit combines with the Turley family in Rangitata to put in an initial 20ha orchard.
Scott St John resigns from Fonterra board
Scott St John will resign from Fonterra's board, effective from March.
Emissions reduction needed to future-proof Fonterra, shareholders told
“Most of it comes down to on-farm efficiencies and new and novel technology.”
Stock Takes: How much did telephone directory Yellow sell for?
And the Kiwi at the centre of a major Australian takeover stoush.
'Last few years difficult': Waiheke Island vineyard for sale
Covid, shut borders, a lack of customers and a lack of sales took a heavy toll.
Opinion: New Govt's RSE cap increase welcomed by HortNZ
Opinion: HortNZ is encouraged by new Govt’s promise to increase number of RSE places.