New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auctionPGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.27 Jan 09:55 PM
Herald NOWMainfreight expects better second half, Bremworth drops all-wool strat, $100m Henderson developmentWatch12 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumRetailFrom ‘It’ shoe to investor headache: Can Allbirds find its footing again?12 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessFrom Caribbean to Canterbury: Alpaca farmers find niche in New Zealand tourism26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChina deal opens new doors for Kiwi strong woolWools of NZ partners with Anmao and renews ties with Saibosi and Yangxin Ruixin.26 Sep 04:59 PM
New ZealandFarmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'21 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandThe young entrepreneur lacing up a future for NZ strong woolMeet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool & vege scraps into biodegradable shoelaces.14 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandWestern Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmersNew technology and declining sheep numbers were of interest to the Kiwi farmers on tour.08 Sep 11:04 PM
OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi wool to be served up in tennis balls at the US OpenNew Zealand wool will be bouncing around the courts of the 2025 US Open tennis tournament.19 Aug 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'13 Aug 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Rugby says 'thank ewe' after call for woollen All Blacks beaniesNorsewear is keen to protect 'cauliflower ears from the cold'.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge growth potential’: Willis on wool challenges during visit to NZ’s biggest scourer'Wool is just an awesome natural product that has all sorts of incredible properties.'04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at FieldaysThe Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.27 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandHealthy Homes to golden visas: How Govt’s July 1 changes could affect youRental properties must comply with Healthy Homes standards by July 1.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi RugsOlivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: A boost for the sheep and wool sector and NZ’s position on Israeli minister sanctionsNZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan discusses the latest political news with Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Jun 07:00 PM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
New ZealandHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM