New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandHerds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.24 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFlower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changesFlower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Wicked problem’: 28 actions addressing Gisborne’s land erosionSixty-thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion.07 Feb 01:44 AM
New Zealand‘Why should we apologise?’: Ponsonby eatery reacts to food poisoning claimsA family reported severe food poisoning after dining on January 28.04 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining planA protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boostThe Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.28 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandOriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZThe restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.04 Jan 03:57 AM
New Zealand'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."18 Dec 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandBird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farmAn Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.05 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandMPI confident it has resources if bird flu outbreak becomes more widespreadConservation biologist warns free-range farms pose high risk as bird flu spreads.05 Dec 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
New Zealand'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
New Zealand80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandIs this the start of a new aquaculture industry?'This is a new era for sustainable marine farming in New Zealand.'22 Nov 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
