The CountryOpinion: Will we be taxed back to the 80s?OPINION: Farmer fears "biggest drop in agricultural economic confidence since the '80s."11 Sep 12:52 AM
The CountryCampylobacter complacencyLatest Whanganui Science Forum event saw Professor Michael Baker talk about campylobacter08 Sep 03:54 AM
The CountryMike Finlayson: A Saturday well spentIt was great to see farmers keen on doing the right thing to keep stock out of waterways07 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: Closet chums equal murky waterWhy have we got deteriorating water quality in many of our rivers across New Zealand?06 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBasil Sharp: Labour's water tax flawedLabour's proposed water tax is economically flawed and unfair to some farmers.06 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBill Sutton: Water a hot topic for good reasonIt's no coincidence that water lobby groups have become vocal in lead-up to the elections05 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryMuriel Newman Water, water everywhereThe export of bottled water has become the focus of an emotional debate05 Sep 05:00 AM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: A eulogy for Sir Colin MeadsJamie Mackay shares the eulogy he gave at Sir Colin Meads' funeral.04 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryDerek Daniell: Farmers an easy target in the Blame GameLeading sheep breeder writes on whether farmers are whipping boys over water quality.04 Sep 01:39 AM
The CountryWhat's in a name?I explained to him the lambs, like he and his brother, had to have a name each.01 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryWCOs - let's all take a deep breath!A WCO is the best tool we have for protecting outstanding values of freshwater.01 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDr Muriel Newman: Bureaucracy rules, OK?A couple of months ago, 'Lemonadegate' made international news.31 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryEditorial: Marine sanctuary idea offers alternative to miningGreens add to the seabed mining debate31 Aug 12:07 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: farmer pen pal bridges urban/rural divideA rural education from farmer pen pal helps close the urban/rural gap for Dom's co-worker.30 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryFooty and fritters go well togetherWhitebaiting is much like supporting a rugby team.29 Aug 08:51 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to payCOMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.29 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVolunteers doing most of Northland's pest control work, says Forest & Bird advocateMaggie Barry's pre-election announcement offered crumbs, says Dean Baigent-Mercer29 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryTommy Wilson: Water is the new oilWe may have plenty of water in the Bay of Plenty, but much of it is undrinkable.28 Aug 01:41 AM
OpinionRodney HideHide: Labour keeps quiet its tax policyCOMMENT: What's Labour's tax policy? Don't know? Don't feel bad. Neither does Labour.26 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRex Graham: Water Conservation Order must be opposedI am disappointed that a group of residents have charged off with their own agenda.26 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanCome clean on tax? Let's do thatCOMMENT: Voters deserve better than Labour's 'trust us' approach.25 Aug 08:39 PM
The CountryBruce Eade: A lot can happen in a monthThere's certainly been plenty happening locally and nationally since I last wrote.24 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryWater can pay to purify itselfEveryone owns water - and everyone should benefit from its use.24 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionFarmers: We vow to protect waterways for our childrenCOMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Sir Colin Meads was the genuine articleWith Sir Colin what you saw is what you got. I like that in a person.24 Aug 03:38 PM
The CountryWhy does animal health matter?Just like top athletes, cows must be in great health to perform at their best.24 Aug 05:30 AM
The CountryTim Mackle: Carbon budgets offer 'certainty'An ability to plan ahead will enable dairy farmers to be part of the solution.24 Aug 03:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: Personality politics or toe the party line?Dom George can't make up his mind who to vote for come September.23 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryPauline Doyle and Ken Keys: Our water is not for saleWe need to conserve water rather than thinking we can waste water because it rains so much21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Jacinda Ardern and the water taxJamie Mackay says farmers will find Labour's freshwater policy particularly taxing...21 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryStream protection a murky realityThe only way to tell if a stream is healthy is to stand in it with a net and count bugs.20 Aug 08:30 PM
The CountryPukeko echo steals kiwi's thunderIt's plump, can't fly and at ground level, it's an easy target - but it's ours.18 Aug 06:00 PM
