Northland farm wins national Māori farming excellence award
Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is running a thriving enterprise and connecting to the land.
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Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
2.2 million gone: Sheep numbers almost half what they once were in Hawke's Bay
'It’s looking like it’s going to become an industry that is not sustainable.'
'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural students
Secondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.
The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.
'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journey
Alan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.
Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong
As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.
Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy
“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."
Vege tips: Glasshouse vs tunnel house - the pros and cons
Opinion: A glasshouse or a tunnel house, which suits your needs?
Opinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheese
Opinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.
New Zealand's 'remarkable' pigs in 1928
"New Zealand has to-day 40 pigs for every 1000 cows, an increase of 10% in seven years."
Orchard project nurtures fruit trees and people
The orchard is part of a plan to boost local food resilience and community support.
‘Model’ Pakowhai dairy plant produced 500 bottles of milk an hour: Gail Pope
OPINION: Simple milk bottle a nod to agriculture, employment, enterprise and community.
Nick Putt reclaims Hawke's Bay Young Viticulturist title
"I’m determined to do Hawke’s Bay proud in the nationals,” Putt said.
Former Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twins
Life is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.
Native planting transforms farm stream's ecosystem
Mayflies, eels, and freshwater mussels were found, indicating good water quality.
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
Paved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmland
The ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.
'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving Day
Around 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.
Anna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title again
Kelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.
Charity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in need
The food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
The Country: Congratulations Jamie Mackay
Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Hamish McKay, and Heather du Plessis-Allan.
Ballance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount Maunganui
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules
"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Fifty-three bulls sold on-farm at Whāngārā and Ngatapa
'Both studs put forward teams of bulls to be proud of.'
HortNZ director steps down after six years of service
De Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.
A Kiwi, an Englishman and a Scot fly the Bay's shearing flag
The biggest winner was Matt Smith, who is now an award-winning farmer in the UK.
Far North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weather
A Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.
Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
Watch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescue
A horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.
East Coast MP highlights Government's after-hours and urgent medical care investment
The Budget allocated $164m to improve after-hours medical care nationwide.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.