The CountryTropical weather 'roaring into life'A tropical cyclone and three other heavy rain patterns are due to position themselves above NZ this weekend, but it is unlikely they will bring much-needed rain.05 Mar 11:53 PM
The CountryDrought extended across North IslandDroughts have been declared in South Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay regions, a week after drought was declared in Northland.05 Mar 10:11 PM
The CountryTainui still in division over $70mTainui Group Holdings won't be receiving $70 million worth of new government cash from Waikato-Tainui despite calls from ex-Fonterra leader Sir Henry van der Heyden for that to happen.24 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryRogue bull tosses farmer 2m into airA farmer was recovering in hospital last night after being charged at by a bull which threw him almost two metres into the air.20 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryFarmers back in the mood to spend, says Fieldays bossAgricultural sector seen moving from survival mentality to productive mode.15 Jun 05:30 PM
Rural PropertyYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSuccess: Funding helps make the most of milkAngel investors' $500,000 aims to boost sales of dairy-based health products.06 Jun 09:30 PM
The CountryDevastating pig disease still spreading - NZ PorkA devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.26 Mar 07:17 AM
The CountryFonterra to sue over coolstore fireDairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.18 Jan 01:30 AM
