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
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: No tariffs for timber but NZ forestry not out of the woodsOPINION: The tariff roulette wheel has been spinning furiously for the past few weeks.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleetSeafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.Watch06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unitGallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.03 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms records $21.8m lossThe company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.01 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandOn-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilitiesMichial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTo bee, or not to bee: Looking after the littlest livestock'Bees are not as easy to look after as many people think.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speechThe NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.23 Mar 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?20 Mar 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvementThe current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.19 Mar 02:00 AM
