The CountryKiwis not so sustainable when it comes to seafoodAdvocates want to see a movement akin to that for free-range eggs applied to seafood.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig prizes up for grabs for keen fishersA prize pool of $34,000-plus will be given out even if the competition is cancelled.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthland farmer slams MPI over M. bovis after neighbouring stock test positiveNorthland beef farmer unhappy at a lack of notification about M. bovis infection nearby.25 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ dairy farm sales plummet, prices weaken, despite firm outlookDairy farm sales, and prices, have plummeted in the last two years.22 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMystery solved: MPI reveals probable source of thousands of dead fishIt's "highly likely" MPI has found the source of the dead fish.16 Dec 01:39 AM
The CountryMarine mystery: Thousands of dead fish wash up in Hauraki GulfLocals are cleaning up trailer loads of dead fish off the beaches.14 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySuspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."04 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'They are scrupulous': Anger as Hawke's Bay raw milk supplier 'raided' by MPIMPI says it makes no apologies for holding suppliers to account "to protect health".04 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFollow the money - the big money behind rodeo oppositionWhangarei's rodeo is off for a year after being targeted by animal rights' activists.04 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryMPI fires stark warning to raw milk retailersMPI says consumer health being put at risk through tactics that avoid compliance costs.03 Dec 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'What they expect you to do is horrific' - market butcherNew Zealand Food Safety willing to work with the Vincents on a solution.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry helps 11 Ngāwhā prisoners into jobsPilot programme aims to get inmates into jobs while easing forestry labour shortages.18 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryDairy facial eczema 'hitting farmers hard in the pocket'Study finds dairy facial eczema can cost individual farmers more than $100,000 a year.18 Nov 01:15 AM
The CountryMeet Steve the Seaweed ManSteve Matthews has a small business foraging and selling seaweed on the Wairarapa coast.11 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryDidymo Dave scoops national biosecurity awardHe's spent years championing freshwater biosecurity, pest control and conservation.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryObituary: Allan Anderson 'was unstoppable'Allan Anderson put tireless energy into church, civic affairs, farming and conservation.04 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy company manager told staff not to report positive listeria results for yearsA Ministry for Primary Industries investigation discovered four years of non-reporting.30 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBeekeeper: Govt 'doesn't give a damn' about NorthlandA hui over the commercially critical mānuka honey definition has been held in Whangārei.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rulesComment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMānuka honey definition stinging beekeepersNorthlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.22 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy economists are expecting a top milk priceTight supply and soft NZ dollar behind banks' high milk price forecasts21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCatchment approach better for freshwater, farmer saysGovernment's freshwater proposals will punish low-leaching farmers, Rob Craig says.20 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryApplications open for MPI Science ScholarshipsMPI chief science adviser said scholarships are an investment in New Zealand's future.14 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountryFarmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensationNorth Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.08 Oct 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryLet's join forces on climate change, says visiting Dutch PMNew Zealand and the Netherlands join forces in taking action against climate change08 Oct 04:51 AM
The CountryClass action on cards over M. bovis compensation - lawyerLawyer expects many more farmers to come forward if the court case is successful.02 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryComplex topics for discussion at farmers' roadshow at MangawekaNew freshwater policy and climate change will be topics at an environmental roadshow.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHorizons eases requirements for erosion fundingHorizons has eased the requirements for erosion control subsidies.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryLive export ship due in Napier failed Australian checksYangtze Fortune is under investigation in Australia, but will dock in Napier this weekend.11 Sep 08:23 PM
The CountryLet's talk law: Farm Debt Mediation BillThe Farm Debt Mediation Bill (No 2) would establish a mediation scheme09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPromising signs for future oyster seasonsGood breeding season and low parasite numbers positive signs for Foveaux Strait oysters.01 Sep 11:41 PM
The CountryNorthland farmers to get Mycoplasma bovis update todayNorthland farmers will get an update about the M. bovis situation today.20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFruit flies a potential serious pest - why we should be worried?Whanganui insect expert Dr Rudi Schnitzler is especially interested in flies.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Highly motivated' honorary fishery officers preserving our fish stockEric Hansen is a voluntary fisheries officer in Northland. He writes about the work.17 Aug 06:00 PM
