New Zealand'Farmers will start closing gates' as public cause Te Mata Peak havoc"People don't realise the damage they can do," farmers on their "final straw" say.17 Oct 06:00 PM
PoliticsAtihau Whanganui Incorporation adjusts its winter croppingIncorporation adopts new policy as unrest over 'spray and pray' grows.17 Oct 02:00 AM
AgribusinessHide your bars. Stash your blocks. Chocapocalypse is comingNew warning the world's in danger of running out of the sweet treat.14 Oct 07:16 PM
AgribusinessWhat Fonterra needs to do to get the balance sheet back to blackRetentions seem inevitable to repair Fonterra balance sheet but policy review ruled out.14 Oct 01:00 AM
AgribusinessSour note: Fonterra's not a 'failed experiment' says bossFonterra CEO Miles Hurrell urges Kiwis to get behind Fonterra.13 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandThe death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionFonterra: The experiment that failed - what is going on?The giant co-op was meant to transform the NZ economy. Things have't worked out that way.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Lambulance' rescuing sick animals in spring snowCold snap during the spring months means Lambulance is in high demand for sick animals.11 Oct 03:37 AM
LifestyleSmall block with big farm featuresOringi, a Whanganui lifestyle block with attributes of a far larger farming operation11 Oct 01:00 AM
PropertyManawaimai Station to be soldOne of Mangamahu's jewels, Manawaimai Station, goes to market10 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionComment: Animal methane matters to our climateCOMMENT: Methane from farms much be counted in our damage to the climate.10 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessInside the massive building set to become Auckland's biggest cannabis labA player in the emerging industry has secured a major site.08 Oct 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Never been shorn' sheep heading in for a trimThe ewe from the Mapiu district is believed to have never been shorn.08 Oct 06:10 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentToday set aside to ponder cruel existence of farmed animalsSince human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.01 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of mum and son in freak accident community's 'worst nightmare'"It is the worst nightmare," a local said of the death of Nadine and Angus Tomlinson.01 Oct 05:19 AM
EnvironmentFarmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGMOwner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity28 Sep 06:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra gets a fail mark in new report cardNew report on Fonterra's 17 years in business makes for disappointing reading.27 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiascoStrawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.24 Sep 02:40 AM
EnvironmentBio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 11:04 PM
AgribusinessChile farmers revolt against Fonterra milk pay levelsFonterra's milk payments to Chilean farmers "taking advantage", says Kiwi boss.23 Sep 06:00 AM
KahuTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandFarmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of childFarmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.18 Sep 03:07 AM
New ZealandFarmer, company fined after cows suffer tail breaks186 of the total 516 herd of cows suffered some form of tail injury including tail breaks.18 Sep 01:13 AM
New ZealandSilence of the Lambs: 50 'stolen' lambs found next doorIn a dramatic turn, the lambs were never stolen, instead, they merged with a nearby flock17 Sep 09:16 PM
AgribusinessFarmers lose hundreds of lambs to stormsOne farmer understood to have lost 600 lambs from 1700 ewes.13 Sep 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Lambulance' busy after spring snow in the South IslandThe 'Lambulance' has been out and about rescuing lambs in the snow. Credits: Supplied - Anna McFarlaneWatch11 Sep 04:08 AM
New ZealandKiwi as! Farmer's 'Lambulance' helping sick animalsYou know you're in New Zealand when the farm animals have their own Lambulance!11 Sep 02:53 AM
New ZealandGluckman: Tackle emissions with farm plansAg sector could slash methane emissions through tailored farm plans, Peter Gluckman says.11 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoundup wrangle: Glyphosate debate reaches NZRoundup makes our paddocks yellow, but is it green? Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Sep 06:00 PM
AgribusinessDon't buy friesian bulls from other regions, vet warnsNorthland vet says truckloads of animals coming from outside areas put region at risk.06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay experiences chaotic weatherRegion has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.06 Sep 03:16 AM
AgribusinessComment: Fighting climate change on the farmThe signs are that methane from livestock will be treated differently to CO2 emissions.06 Sep 12:00 AM
