New Zealand
Review calls for bigger Crown role addressing forestry issues
The review found council decisions were appropriate to the region’s high erosion risks.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Global supplier caught up in NZ food ingredient investigation
Customers say it raises questions about testing rules.
Carcasses, trespasses, and a 'Slink Mafia': The strange and smelly saga of Fast Eddie
A neighbour of Eddie Zhi says the stench has become an awful part of daily life.
Iconic Kiwi ice cream recalled over possible bacterial contamination
The affected six-packs were sold at Woolworths across the North Island.
Zespri branded 'fat and lazy', as apple titan dips toe into sector
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower says Zespri has become 'fat and lazy' and a shake-up is needed.
The healthiest types of sugar to buy – and if it's ever worth paying more
Plus, how much sugar is too much, and when is switching to a sweetener worthwhile?
'Not resting on our laurels': New dairy code lifts welfare standards
It requires calves to be fed twice daily for their first two weeks of life.
'Horrendous': Central Otago group sounds alarm on wilding pine spread
A wilding pine group says it's time for a shake-up and stronger accountability.
'A bounty on their heads': Charity pushes for ban on cash-prize cat killing competitions
Welfare group argues Government guidance cannot reliably distinguish feral cats from pets.
'It wasn’t supposed to die': Police, MPI probe bull's death in farm spat
Northland farmer Dylan Murphy claims the bull was alive when he strapped it to a pallet.
Locals help replant Kaikōura native forest
Community planting will help restore 5.37ha of the former South Bay Forest Reserve.
Sceptics spread bird flu ‘hoax’ claims online
MPI urges people to report three or more sick or dead wild birds.
Northland marine protections at risk if councils lose fishing powers
Northland's Mimiwhangata and Cape Brett protections face an uncertain future.
Northlanders urged to prepare as El Niño brings drier outlook
Northlanders urged to prepare for a drier spring and summer as El Niño builds.
Raw juice seller who said ‘God is my boss’ gives court the fingers after guilty verdict
Riiria Tatana raised two middle fingers as she was found guilty of Food Act breaches.
Green light for growing hemp at home
Rules now let growers plant low-THC hemp without a licence, with notice.
Wild possums, deer appear to be outpacing farmers' pest control efforts
'Clearly not a problem that recreational hunting and weekend shooting can actually solve.'
The Govt loaned an apple grower $13 million. Now in receivership, it likely won't be repaid
'As the company's cashflow problems worsened, it became unable to pay its debts.'
Scallops back by Christmas? Public asked if Whangārei Harbour should reopen
Public consultation opens on reopening Whangārei Harbour scallop fishing after four years.
Another body blow for NZ Muscle, this time at hands of A-league champs Auckland FC
Deal terminated, member discount gone, players ordered to stop taking supplements.
Third H5 bird flu case found in Wellington wild bird
The northern giant petrel was found dead on a Cape Palliser beach.
‘Pretty bleak’: More than half of Gisborne’s vineyards ripped out
Thousands of vines uprooted after wine giant's departure.
'Tucker for our dogs': Video shows farmers hunting and killing bull on quad bikes
The ministry says like any animal, feral cattle 'should be treated humanely'.
‘Can’t get any fresher’: Diver fined over illegal crayfishing in Queenstown tourism experience
David Casey gathered crayfish for a helicopter tour without permits.