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Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate

The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.

The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago

What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.

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.

Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?

Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.

Making history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year

'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'

Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches

Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.

King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities

The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.

'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids

Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.

Fonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energy

Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.

Govt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weather

Ratepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to farmers facing a 'profit squeeze'

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.