New ZealandNew chief executive for NZ Meat BoardNick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.13 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandFather and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle ShearsNorth Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.13 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on their ONZMsCarlos Bagrie, Nadia Lim, Dan Steele, Mike Inglis, Sir David Fagan.13 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandFrom university to sharemilking: Meet the Hammonds'The farm manager was leaving so Dad proposed we come home to try contract milking.'12 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandPuketoro Station cattle and sheep sale 'went through the roof'Buyers 'did not hold back' in their bidding, says auctioneer.09 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns upA Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools08 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandRed gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early'We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather in the early stages of our summer crops.'08 Jan 01:54 AM
LifestyleAdidas, H&M and other top fashion brands reportedly bought cotton grown by children in IndiaInvestigators also found 'indicators of forced labour' and 'abusive working conditions'.07 Jan 07:18 PM
New Zealand‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires backFederated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'06 Jan 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Farm emissions should not be targeted while concrete gets a passOPINION: NZ's climate commitments will require emissions reductions by all sectors.05 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reduced to ashes': The perils of haystacks in 1930"Cases of spontaneous combustion are not uncommon after haymaking."05 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowing pains: Scientists paint troubling picture for NZ’s crucial farm pasturesProductivity gains in New Zealand’s plentiful pastures have now stalled, or even declined.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe New Year's races in the 1800s"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgraceful hit-job': Federated Farmers slams PETA campaign against NZ woolOrganisation claims an undercover investigation revealed mistreatment on NZ farms.31 Dec 02:41 AM
KahuGisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and businessIngrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag foundersChampion golfer among six new dames and knights. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie“It’s not an award for us, it’s an award for the industry.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Goodbye 2024 - what’s in store for forestry in 2025?Sponsored content: Billy Joel could rewrite 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' based on 2024.29 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom dairy farm to café: Couple's organic cheese successKelvin and Cathy Haigh's cheeses have won them many awards over the years.26 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Welcoming bees and insects to your gardenOpinion: Bees and other pollinators are vital to every garden.25 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'What a feast we had': A 1930s farming Christmas"After tea, we had a concert and all declared that it was the merriest we had ever seen."24 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland oyster farm's $200k loss leads to tech innovationNorthland oyster farm adopts new tech post-Cyclone Gabrielle for storm resilience.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fryOPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.23 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandGP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchardTauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.22 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandBoozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."21 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: What to do with too much produceOPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.21 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closedSeven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday. 20 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandFarmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley GreenNichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.20 Dec 04:00 PM
