New ZealandSheep numbers are lowest since 1935National sheep numbers are the lowest since 1935 after falling below 30 million but the industry still accounts for 9.2 per cent of the country's exports, figures show.25 Jun 02:55 AM
New ZealandStar bull in mint conditionIn what is arguably the equivalent of making it into the All Blacks squad, Friesian bull Woodcote Mint Medal is set to become one of the best-known names in the business.25 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandZapper tracker scoops awardWhen Dan Hall reached for his cellphone to call a farmer and ask if an electric fence was switched on, he says, "it was if a light came on in my head".25 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessFran O'Sullivan: Strong dairy deal crucial for TPPThe Government will face the political heat from Kiwi farmers if dairy liberalisation does not feature as a major win for New Zealand exporters in the Trans Pacific Partnership.24 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandFencer posts top score at worldsHawke's Bay farm fencer Shane Bouskill has found the ideal way to make up for missing out on completing a hat-trick of national titles. He's now the world champion.24 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouple reach Plate to Pasture finalsA south Wairarapa couple will represent the eastern North Island in the finals of Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture Awards, as a result of judging which took place in Hastings.24 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandMilk prices just aren't sexy enoughI have a solution to help bridge the town/country divide in New Zealand and it all revolves around taking a leaf out of Venezuela's book, writes Dominic George.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandShearer king hopes for Welsh winHastings shearer and New Zealand Open champion Dion King is a man with a couple of missions as he flies to the UK for a five-week national team tour of eight test matches.24 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandDairy industry faces new global realityThe current weakness in dairy prices is leading to some soul-searching about the longer-term prospects of New Zealand's largest export industry.13 Jun 06:00 PM
