Northland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed
'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'
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'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwife
Midwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role
“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."
Devcich Farmstead: A window into NZ's Dalmatian heritage
Simun Devcich and his brothers bought the farm block in 1915.
‘Exciting for the country’: Why the rural property market is set for spring
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PM's 45% tariff battle: Luxon tells Hawke’s Bay he's working to 'open up' apple exports to India
Getting Hawke's Bay apples into India would be 'huge', but there's a big tariff roadblock.
'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossings
The warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.
Inside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are rising
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
'Passionate hunters': Youth gear up for game bird adventures
Young game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
Family of 10-year-old killed in Mother's Day ATV crash speak of 'devastating loss'
The schoolboy dreamed of one day stepping into the family thoroughbred business.
Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.
Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards
Judges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.
One dead, three injured after ATV crash in rural Waikato
The three injured patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd
Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.
The $9.4b seaweed threat: Unchecked caulerpa risks economic havoc
Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard has challenged the $9.4b economic impact figure.
Farmers gather for insights on land use and emissions trading
About 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.
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.'
Waikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'
Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
Napier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'
Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.
'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.