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Whangārei District Council holds closed meeting on Waikaraka wild cattle problem
Residents say they were not told about today's council meeting.
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The Country: Damien O'Connor talks Election 2026
Jamie Mackay talks to Colin Hurst, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
Search begins for dairy's next leading woman
Nominations are open for the 2027 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award.
Why bringing agriculture back to Year 11 is a win
OPINION: The return of AgHort science sends a strong signal to students.
Tougher RMA penalties hit Waikato dairy farmer
Wayne Maurice Clarke was fined $97,500 for unlawful dairy effluent discharge.
BurgerFuel and Z Energy put wild Fiordland venison on the menu
Withwild is not yet exporting, but sees exports in three to five years.
Poor Australian harvest opens market for NZ's lower-grade avocados
Domestic supply reached 101,531 trays in late August, above the 50,000 mark.
Lawyer's negligence in overseas investment deals 'would shock members of the public'
Andrew Jarvis devised company structures enabling unlawful land purchases.
The Country: Stanford backs standalone Year 11 ag subject
On today: Erica Stanford, Pita Alexander, Blair McLean, David Seymour and Phil Duncan.
'One of the worst sites': Forestry firms ordered to remove slash
Debris must be cleared from streams and high-risk sites by March 31, 2027.
Keeping dairy strong means keeping New Zealand strong – Tracy Brown
Sponsored content: Farm investment decisions can last decades, not election cycles.
'We are a village': Life at Makahuri
A derelict Catholic boarding school has become a unique co-housing community in Te Horo.
Two world shearing record bids in Central Hawke’s Bay
One record bid targets a lamb every 37 seconds for nine hours.
You've heard of the election cycle, but what about the election REcycle?
OPINION: Glenn Dwight suggests three ways to recycle election waste after November 7.
Vege tips: Why you should grow peas
OPINION: Peas are easy to grow, productive and loved by kids and adults alike.
Small Tractors, big Ingenuity: An engineer’s retirement
Murray Brown has built 46 models from unwanted sewing machines.
No permits, no fees: Building a milking shed in 1939
'Entire dependence on rainwater is not satisfactory' and other dairy wisdom from 1939.
KayJay Angus: 107-year farming legacy delivers standout bull
Wairarapa stud's latest success reflects generations of breeding and family commitment.
Ellingham family farm enters fifth generation after 136 years
The 750-hectare farm began with Richard Ellingham in 1890.
Proposed 1500-section township sparks row over infrastructure costs
Rhodestown would span about 143ha and include about 1500 sections.
Fonterra boss: Stronger dairy demand lifts milk price forecast
Fonterra’s 2026/27 midpoint forecast rose 25c to $9.75 per kgMS.
'May impact travel': Strong winds warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.
Tukituki Water Security Project chair hits back at Greens’ dam opposition
The Green Party is committed to prohibiting conservation land swaps for economic purposes.
Non-tariff barriers cost meat sector more than $1.5b a year
Free trade agreements cover about 75% of red meat exports.
Satellite-tags reveal teenage turtles' epic journeys
One turtle, now nicknamed 3K, clocked up nearly 3000km over four months.
The Country: Rain sends Australian cattle prices higher
On today: Rowena Duncum, Riley Kennedy, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Tim Martin.
Russell on the cusp of becoming first mainland town to achieve pest-free status
Some 2000ha of the peninsula is possum-free and 1000ha rat-free.
'Far more likely to stay local': Northland gets rural training hub
The hub aims to combat rural health issues, such as a 23% higher death rate than cities.
Bird's nest in tractor sparks fire, engulfing farm shed
'A bird can build a nest in the time it takes you to stop for smoko or have a cup of tea.'
'Deer running everywhere': Ākitio Station shoots about 1800 deer in three years
Ākitio Station owner Edwyn Kight said deer numbers exploded after Covid lockdowns.