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Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight
Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.
Gisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement order
Aratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.
Thousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby hunt
Droppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.
'Step up the biosecurity': Hawke's Bay's bird flu fears
Bump up farm bio-security, or inevitable will happen, warns veteran Bay poultry farmer.
Dairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savings
A new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.
Pest infestation at Onerahi could spread to offshore island
Northland's Regional Council cracks down on aggressive, soil-poisoning weed
Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's $10 forecast milk price
Miles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Jane Hunter, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell.
McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.
Wairarapa MP: 'The Government is listening to farmers'
Rural New Zealand is a driving force for our nation’s prosperity.
Report confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024
Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.
Fonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kg
Fonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.
Long-awaited ambulance station due to start construction in new year
The new Pahīatua station is part of St John's vision to expand ambulance services.
'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms
'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.
The tiny town being bowled for progress
Auckland Council plans for 60,000 new residents in Drury, sparking mixed local reactions.
'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fast
It comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread.
Stream health improves as crack willows cleared near Kerikeri
Pest species, crack willow, had created debris dams in the Waiharakeke Stream
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Bird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farms
Culling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streams
Three people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.
Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions
Govt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.
‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet
Disappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.
Farm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Coromandel agritourism business wins supreme award
The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.
Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and science
Opinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.
Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction
Dairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.
'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.
‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delay
Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.
Wild venison for those in need
'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'
Bird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warn
The MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.