Latest rural news
How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Gisborne beef and sheep station sells for $8.23m
Rimunui Station sale 'reflects rebound in confidence' across rural property market.
Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.
Live: Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder
The US President has imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
Moa mystery: Footprints discovered at South Head likely a million years old
Scientists have revealed more about mysterious moa tracks found on a fallen slab of rock.
‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
'Land use change is hard socially and you have to be really careful.'
Far North and Kaipara water projects get more Government funding to expand
The Waitangi River and Kaipara water resilience projects get a further $41m.
Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.
Gisborne wineries predict exceptional 2025 vintage after ideal weather
Settled weather boosts Gisborne's 2025 wine vintage
On top of the world: Laura Bradley claims record number of wins by a female shearer
From Papatawa to the big time - Laura Bradley's remarkable 16 wins.
WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.
The Country: Dr Victoria Hatton on the future of red meat
Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor.
Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss
The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.
Grower says industrial hemp should be an ‘agricultural crop’ - not a ‘drug’
Government plans to review regulations on industrial hemp.
Dairy prices up 1.1% in latest GDT auction
The latest dairy auction had mixed results for key products.
‘All countries’: Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage
Proposed tariffs could reach 20%, affecting most imports to the US.
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concern
Residents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.
‘Another iconic station has gone into trees’: Last Waipaoa Station block to convert to pine forest
What remains of iconic Waipaoa Station is to go into pinus radiata trees.
February a strong month for NZ red meat exports
Exports reached $1.1 billion - a 25% increase compared to February 2024.
Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.
The Country: A banking win for Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.
Waverley firefighters learn medical skills to boost emergency response
'In serious emergencies, every minute counts.'
Invasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands location
Divers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.
Why this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ drought
Auckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.
Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.
Selling stations: Farm developer on why he's moving on from his 'happy place'
'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'
'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's water
Illegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.
On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.
Gareth McKerchar wins Aorangi Young Farmer final again
Gareth McKerchar has won the Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row
Ikea’s secret Kiwi menu and why NZ beef won’t make meatballs
Their meatballs might be infamous, but is a secret menu item set to outshine them?