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'Never seen anything like it': Wairoa maize farmer recalls storm's anniversary

'My Red Bands were not enough to walk around in, it was a struggle'.

'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tables

Clifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.

Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith

The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.

Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction

What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?

Research shows farmers' main concern for the next decade

'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'

Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023

Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.

New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles

'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.

Potential battle brewing over foreign investment

Winston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.

Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?

But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.

Enthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū Stream

Volunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.

Waikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolled

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.

A2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China sales

But the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.

How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?

There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.

Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies

OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.

'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge

Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.

Piggery effluent polluting stream

Waikato Regional Council has successfully sought an interim Enforcement Order to stop piggery effluent from entering a waterway north of Te Aroha. Video / Waikato Regional Council