OpinionSteven Carden: Farm changes only way to goCOMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: M. bovis could be storm cloud waiting to burstCOMMENT: Eradicating disease is a costly exercise but it's certainly worth trying.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Govt's exploration ban a pig of a policyCOMMENT: Taranaki's mayor is right - Govt decision to halt new exploration hurts region.23 Apr 06:41 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanO'Sullivan: Ardern's oil ban short-sightedCOMMENT: Announcement clearly timed to build up her international reputation.17 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Broome: Plastic bags are not our biggest problemCOMMENT: Supermarket plastic bags have much more than a single use.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCow cull chance to evaluate farmingCOMMENT: Culling dairy cows is an opportunity to change our farm products.04 Apr 05:00 PM
TechnologyFrank Gibson: Taming climate change not cheapJim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases04 Apr 04:30 AM
AgribusinessPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Deary me - what's going on at Fonterra?COMMENT: Goings on at one of our biggest companies are leaving a sour taste.07 Mar 05:54 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWater should not need to be chlorinatedChlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionClimate-change retaliation early key to successThere has been a lot of talk about climate change this holiday season - with good reason.15 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFletcher, Fonterra - time to get a gripOPINION: Blue-chip duo need to face up to problems at loss-making operations.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJamie MackayWhy Jacinda is not a sad example to all womenOpinion: Jamie Mackay tackles a troll who thinks Jacinda is letting the side down.07 Feb 05:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Yee-ha! Rodeo is doomedCOMMENT: So, we all know in our hearts that rodeo is wrong.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing waterCOMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.30 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra has to face up to debacle at BeingmateOPINION: Spierings and Wilson will have some tough questions to answer.26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLaws: Rodeo, a great rural sport, is not cruelComment: Rodeo critics ignore findings that it is not cruel.24 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Boy racer noise drowns quiet country lifeCOMMENT: Why do we have to put up with these stupid antics?23 Jan 06:07 PM
OpinionFarming should stop supporting rodeosCOMMENT: Farming should stop supporting rodeos.11 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAddison: Trains cannot do everything trucks doTrains in New Zealand cannot take over the diverse tasks of trucks.10 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Unwelcome pests need firm responseEDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.26 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Douse the water deniersCOMMENT: You do have to despair at what the democratic system can throw up.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHosking: The cost of restricting land salesCOMMENT: Here's what I know. When you list your house, you want top dollar - from anywhere29 Nov 05:12 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Focused a2 shows how it's done, who's next?COMMENT: Successful companies are all about strategy and execution and a2 has excelled.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowWhat makes farming so special?COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?23 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartFonterra's spin makes me want to throw upCOMMENT: Fonterra's waterways plan requires a bucket, writes Rachel Stewart.21 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWe could get a new consensus on trade agreementsBusiness should help to build a new consensus on NZ's trade agreements.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMeat exports still gain from revised TPPOpinion: The agreement on TPP at Da Nang will be good for New Zealand's beef exports.16 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Back to TPP's drawing boardTPP nearly made the finish line on the weekend.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: No TPP glory for TrumpOPINION: While US President was flattered, other nations worked on a trade deal.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe TPP done deal that turned out not to beHow Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.10 Nov 03:32 AM