OpinionBrent Barrett: Ruahine Kiwi project deserves strong supportOPINION: Our national icon and an evolutionary quirk, the kiwi is an amazing creature.29 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'An ordeal by fire': Wattie's blaze destroyed one third of factoryOPINION: A 'bigger and better' business rose from the ashes.24 May 07:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: The 3 Fs - Why we should teach food security in schoolsOPINION: The three Rs are important in education, and so are the three Fs.21 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthFood prices are rising - so why aren't farmers happy?OPINION: The closer the consumer is to the basic product, the more the farmer receives.06 May 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How worried should we be about the return of bird flu?FT opinion: Now is not a time for paranoia but there is a case for extreme vigilance.02 May 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who could catch bird flu first? These experts have an idea, and a way to helpNYT opinion: We must do a better job to ensure virus doesn't spread beyond our control.01 May 10:25 PM
OpinionIs NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.25 Apr 11:51 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why farmers need scientistsOpinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.22 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionSuze Redmayne: Agriculture is still the backbone of New ZealandOPINION: Who we are and what we do as a region is worth celebrating.01 Apr 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Minister scores world trade talks win but tough season loomsOPINION: The Minister of Trade has his work cut out in a pivotal US election year.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Can Kiwi farmers learn from Pāmu's woes?Opinion: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on the lessons landowners could learn from Landcorp.14 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: What nature can teach us about resilienceOPINION: Sometimes we forget we are part of nature.05 Mar 01:45 AM
OpinionOpinion: Let's work to attract and retain great people on farmOPINION: Farmers are telling me how difficult it is to find the staff they need.03 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: NZ has nothing much to offer IndiaOPINION: We are too small for Indian politicians to expend political capital on.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFun or foul? The curious case of equestrian's mankini controversyOPINION: It offended someone, but let's rein it in and look at it at face value.21 Feb 09:55 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthFarming research: Great - what do we do with it?OPINION: Few reviews give insights that farmers can use.13 Feb 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceIt's rump, but not as you know it: A mind-bending trip inside the brave new world of barbecueThe art of the barbecue has been re-invented. It's time to get on board.10 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionTrends point to alternative foods over traditional agricultureOpinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.06 Feb 11:40 PM
OpinionCyclone Gabrielle: NZ needs a plan to fix failing infrastructureOpinion: It was the worst storm to hit NZ in years and repairs are still going on.06 Feb 09:47 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthWhy this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meatOPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.30 Jan 10:12 PM
OpinionThe farming challenge NZ must face nowOPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.16 Jan 01:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.14 Jan 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Why New Zealand’s economy is performing so badlyOPINION: Sufficient progress in New Delhi is needed to justify irritating Beijing.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
EditorialEditorial: RSE programme needs an immediate change of name and cultureWe need to stop treating our Pasifika whānau as cheap labour at our beck and call.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Say cheese... how we’re winning the war on inflationOPINION: All the news about inflation was good last week - but one product stands out.19 Nov 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: CPTPP meeting a fitting swansong for Damien O’ConnorOPINION: Caretaker Trade Minister Damien O’Connor gets to go to up Apec.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Opinion'Save soil': Why we need to act nowOne teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionPreparing for a challenging farming seasonOPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.05 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya Bateson'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmlandOPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.03 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShayne Currie'Devastating': Horse magazine's $240k defamation loss; TV star's radio farewell; RNZ political ed's new roleRNZ reporter's social media posts raise eyebrows; TVNZ exec steps into new CEO role.27 Oct 02:17 AM
