Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
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Report sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first time
US agencies say there's no risk to milk.
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Farmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows found
Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.
Act's Brooke van Velden defends tweet about public service staff cuts
Van Velden said redundancies also happened in the private sector all the time.
MPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'
Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
Cheap tomatoes great for shoppers - not for growers
'As the season went on and production increased, volumes increased and prices come down.'
Dutch elm disease could have devastating effect on Waipa trees
Infected trees need to be felled, and chipped, burned or buried to limit spread.
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
Underfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough food
One cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.
Scientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOs
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Beef genetics programme field day at Lochinver Station
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.
Meet wool ‘navigator’ Anna Crosbie
Crosbie is excited for strong wool to 'be a solution for different things'.
Waipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural work
Funding helps reduce student debt, support career.
'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export ban
Strategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car
'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'
NZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recovering
The sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.
Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
Affected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.
Brain drink or fancy juice? Start-up strives to prove health claims
Ambitious beverage startup faces criticism and regulatory turbulence.
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
'It was luck, really': The emergency resilience pods that aided Wairoa in hour of need
Twenty one emergency resilience pods arrived in Wairoa just days before Cyclone Gabrielle.
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
Simulated cyclone a test for emergency teams
“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."
‘It’s gone’: Forester paints grim picture of planting industry under new fees regime
The Ministry for Primary Industries will soon charge ETS participants a perpetual fee.
Fishermen fined $10,500 after catching 348 fish in Hauraki Gulf
A group of five people caught 348 fish in one day.
Call to ban pork from countries with African swine fever
NZPork calls for ban on pork imports from countries with African Swine Disease.
Hub funding to build resilience in rural communities
The $250,000 is part of a funding package for communities affected by weather events.