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100 years of town meets country in Katikati

The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.

4000 fishing offences in past year revealed

Over the past year, fisheries officers detected more than 3,000 offences during inspections of recreational fishing boats. Video / Corey Fleming

'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost

The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.

Teenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attack

A youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.

Northland farmers see golden tourism opportunity

The Northland farming couple turning fields into gold

‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud

Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.

Shearer dips out in record bid in Tararua

Jamie Skiffington didn't know when to give up.

Fisherman surprised by whale shark on jetski

A fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / Supplied

'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructure

The Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.

From trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safety

A former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.

Māori business leader Vanessa Hayes champions organic macadamia farming in NZ

Torere Macadamias leads New Zealand's industry growth with a 1000ha organic plan.

China's protein consumption has changed – Rabobank

Rabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.

Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed

Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.

Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners

Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.

Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister

'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'

Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply

Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.