PremiumPremiumCompaniesSweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.25 Feb 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lion Man' Craig Busch's fundraiser to get big cats back raises issue of who owns themLion Man's mum claims big cat park owner doesn't actually own the cats.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewedFarming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.03 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prepThree cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.29 Jan 05:00 PM
EnvironmentDriverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchardsAs well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.27 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuIllegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.22 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested during investigation into illegal online selling of pāuaThe man was located and detained in Lower Hutt.12 Jan 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Poor fishing practice': Shark found in net there for 'at least' two daysThe set net had caught a lot of fish and crabs which were also killed, DoC says.29 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFood poisoning a real threat over summerHand washing and cooking raw meat thoroughly could save you from being sick this summer.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBug off: The unpleasant objects hiding in your foodYou won't these nasties on the ingredients list.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglectInspectors found dead chickens and deer.22 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandWhy MPI did not prosecute over 179,000 chicken deaths at West Auckland farmAn alarm failed to notify the farm manager of a power cut which led to the deaths.06 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandChina-bound: 14,000 live cattle in largest shipment from NapierIt is expected to take four days to load the cattle on to the Al Kuwait.17 Nov 08:15 PM
BusinessPressure on KFC as Domino's ditches 'Frankenchickens'Animal welfare group releases disturbing footage of fast-growing chickens.16 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandBoat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapperAuckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found14 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandIndependent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovisEradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged for trading $1.2m of unreported seafood namedMan pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 months home detention and fined $525,000.05 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation projectSoil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.27 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWhanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sectorAnne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board19 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Essential part of producing a crop': Pruners and sprayers essential workers, Govt decidesDamien O'Connor met with more than 180 primary sector leaders and gave them good news.18 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandCovid recovery driving contracting surge in public sectorContractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.09 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeosOPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpanded testing after salmonella detected at three poultry farmsOverall risk to consumers considered low.22 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandIwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.26 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for helpKiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessZeffer's non-alcoholic cider packs recalled as they may contain cans with alcohol in themZeffer Brewing zero per cent alcohol product packs recalled as it may contain alcohol.01 Jun 08:28 PM
New ZealandMPI says salmonella find at chook farm an alert for Kiwi home cooksMPI spent the past few months testing and tracing any possible spread of salmonella.27 May 09:10 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay man nets $1940 for 97 black-market crayfishThe wholesale value of the 97 crayfish sold was about $4801.50.13 May 11:39 PM
New ZealandCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
