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Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.
Business in the front, party in the back this Fieldays
'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'
'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
Whanganui's SH3 retains lower speed limit with public support
Another section of SH3 is now open for public consultation on its 50km/h speed limit.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Jack Fagan joins NZ shearing tour team
Jack Fagan will compete, as Mark Grainger can't leave his drought-stricken farm.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
Fatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.
Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.
Holiday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.
On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.