The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.

Twelve people have been arrested following a peaceful protest at the Simons Pass dairy conversion in the Mackenzie Country. / Greenpeace

Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.

Sir Peter Gluckman says "the science is as settled as it will be" on genetic modification.

Owners of farm at centre of hidden camera animal abuse inquiry say they're shocked.

Aussie farmer Charlie Phillott was forced off his property by the bank at the age of 87.

A new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.

MPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.

His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?

Dairy farming cashflows are better but uncertainty underpins the relief, says ANZ.

Taihape's Mairi Whittle took home the golden gumboot in Fieldays Rural Catch contest.

Concerns now for farms bordering the infected property.

Ngamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.

Setting goals, removing politics — Zero Carbon Bill is like the Reserve Bank Act.

Sir Henry van der Heyden says John Wilson has done a good job.

Peters says because of losses he agrees Fonterra heads should roll, starting at the top.

NZ First MP's view not Government policy, says PM.

Fonterra powders command premium price but will it last long enough to plump milk price?

High-energy, low-protein feed in addition to grass helps increase milk production.

KPMG shuts Fieldays business breakfast to the public to encourage "open" discussion.

NZ's Bachelor series may have some colourful characters. They've got nothing on this lot.

The company recommended shareholders accept a foreign takeover bid.

Greenpeace says NZ's new climate policy should be aiming for gold, not bronze.

Farmers protest on Queen Street against Farmers' pay performance conditions. Suppliedby Alicia Burrow

The owner yelled and screamed but the dogs were intent on savaging the cattle.

Farms animals have a world of emotions - and scientists say we need to understand them.

The Govt has unveiled an $886m plan to eliminate the disease.

COMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.

No suitably effective vaccine available globally, despite years of development efforts.

Dairy sector debt still high, with cattle disease an added risk, says Reserve Bank.