Politics'Wild West': Thousands petition for Govt to halt contentious Gene Technology BillBeef + Lamb NZ has asked Government to 'slow down' and 'consult properly' with farmers.16 Jul 02:42 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their biteANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.15 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhat makes a bull worth $161,000?Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins is showing no signs of buyer's remorse with Tangihau U418.09 Jul 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods29 Jun 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you18 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumAgribusiness'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland17 Jun 05:16 AM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the daySick days, power bills and fishing practices: Herald NOW’s panel discusses the day’s news.Watch10 Jun 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
New ZealandMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sectorOPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.09 Jun 12:45 AM
LifestyleWomen learn hunting skills at Wild Chix weekendThe business offers women a safe space to learn outdoor skills. Video / Wild ChixWatch06 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImproving Māori health could boost Hawke’s Bay economy by $120m a year: study'Hawke’s Bay’s working-age Māori aren’t accessing health care early enough.'28 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandFrom 'golden goose' to wastewater site: Farm plan sparks debateThe Pain Farm in Martinborough is the proposed site for a wastewater disposal facility.20 May 06:05 PM
BusinessLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
BusinessWorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killedTragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.30 Apr 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Why the Kiwi is so strong against the Aussie dollarOPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.30 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Talking point': 1930 Ford pick-up turns heads at farmers' marketsA Coast & Country story about a Ford pick-up.19 Apr 05:00 PM
