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How the Clyde dam transformed the Cromwell Basin

The good and the bad of a generation of change in the Cromwell Basin.

Regional airports at risk in price change push - industry group

Regional airports could suffer in changes to the Civil Aviation Act says airport group

Synlait increases forecast milk payout

Synlait now forecasting payout of $7.25 a kilogram of milk solids.

Perendale ram tops Gore fair at $15,500

Ram had "X-factor" with heaviest fleece that was very white and had plenty of style.

Small Business: Taking farming waste to create apparel for infants

Family business going back decades launches as reincarnation.

'Wall of wood' set to be harvested in Hawke's Bay as Napier and Wairoa log trains resume

Shane Jones' dream to reinvigorate the mothballed line is now a reality.

Pattrick Smellie: Fish farm objections smell like seabed mining

Huge difference between salmon farm and undersea mining op, but parallels are emerging.

Urban councils too quick to jump on rural water polluters?

Double-standard alleged in town v country waterway pollution prosecutions.

At the yards: Heavier cattle hard to move at Rongotea sale

Continuing warm dry weather starts to bite at Rongotea

African swine fever likely to hit NZ meat prices

Kiwis can expect to pay more for their beef, lamb and bacon at the supermarket.

Banks putting pressure on dairy farmers says Damien O'Connor

Damien O'Connor says banks are "fair-weather friends" when it comes to the dairy industry.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The moral dilemma facing vegans

Comment: Animal welfare or climate change? Dr Rowarth and Dr Coles investigate.

Hey big spender: Rising prices of fruit and veg explained

Prices for fruit and vegetables were noticeably up this season.

Hey big spender: Rising prices of fruit and veg explained

This comes as kiwifruit doubled in price last December.

US makes inroads into key NZ dairy market

US gains greater access to New Zealand's important Japan cheese market.

Farmer happy to be involved with Kathmandu marketing bid

Outdoor clothing retailer asks farmer to take part in merino range promotion.

China deal gives US beef an edge over NZ producers

US producers will continue to face tariffs on beef as high as 47 per cent.

Tauranga exporters earn respect overseas

Export companies are an important player in the Western Bay and they are getting bigger.