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'Shocking outcome': SAFE slams sharemilker's sentence

Northland man who beat a cow with a metal bar convicted and fined $3130.

Ardern looks to the primary sector to help fill the Covid-19 void

The PM says the primary sector will play a big part in rebuilding the economy.

Farm manager fined for beating dairy cow with metal pipe

Whāngārei farm manager fined $3,130 for failing to minimise pain,distress in dairy cattle.

Govt increases support for drought-stricken farmers

Govt says funds will help hundreds of farmers recover from drought and prepare for future.

North makes ground in M. bovis battle

May 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.

Export heavyweights urge PM not to allow further risk to trade with China

Primary sector urges PM and Winston Peters to save China relationship.

Fruit and veges welcome sight for foodbanks

United Produce started providing produce boxes during lockdown and doesn't want to stop.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Air Force swoop on Northland coastline

Combined operation between police and the Air Force to check fishers during lockdown.

BNZ sees risk of recession from drought, virus

BNZ sees risk of a recession from drought and coronavirus. ANZ says the risks are rising.

Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water

Government declares drought in Northland with $80,000 in support.

Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland

An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

Calls on Govt to declare a drought

Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.

Minister admits NAIT system's been a bit deficient

MPI increases presence in Whangārei in light of increase in M.bovis cases in Northland.

Minister tours farms in bone-dry Northland

Northland inching closer to a drought declaration with no rain in sight.

Tackling climate change with BioChar

Parengarenga Incorporation tackles climate change issues with BioChar research project.

100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf

Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.