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A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten

Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.

Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets

'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.

'I haven’t heard them complain': The jobseekers who rebuilt Tararua's cyclone-smashed farm fences

Through the tough winter months, this team kept showing up for the greater good.

Cattle thieves take more than 50 cows from South Auckland farm

Glenbrook farmer says all the stolen animals could sell for a price 'in the six figures'.

East Coast young farmers donate $5000 won from helping communities

Young farmers on the East Coast won $5000 to donate for helping their communities.

Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects

Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.

Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade

Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.

Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests

Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.

Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent

The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.

Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests

Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.

Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day

More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.

Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate

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

Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support

Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.

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

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

'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theft

Kate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.

Fresh off $85m raise, Halter launches ‘smart grass’

“Often you’ll hear dairy farmers say they’re actually grass farmers," says Halter CEO.