Rural

Fieldays wraps for 55th year

Fieldays, the largest agricultural event in Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped for its 55th year. With an audience comprising of both newcomers and Fieldays... Read More

Reigning fencing champ wins for fifth year

Tony Bouskill is again the winner of the top fencing title at Fieldays for the fifth consecutive year. The winners of the annual New Zealand Fencing Competition... Read More

Field days kicks off “spectacularly”

The much-awaited winter Fieldays is back captivating visitors with a remarkable showcase of agricultural trade, entertainment, education, and innovation. The... Read More

Locals to have say on farm to forest conversions

The Government says it is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions by giving communities greater control... Read More

Fieldays gates open to roaring crowds

Fieldays gates are open and people have started pouring in this morning despite heavy traffic congestion around the region. For visitors heading to the four-day... Read More

National plans to push back emissions payments

The National Party has announced its plan to reduce agricultural emissions, including pushing back the final deadline by which farmers have to start paying for... Read More

Light levels playing havoc with tomato yield

Produce experts are warning the low levels of light over the last few months, coupled with a crop failure in 2022 is adding up to a shortage of fresh tomatoes... Read More

Puppy found dumped on roadside in shopping bag

A six-week-old puppy was dumped in a New World shopping bag and abandoned on the side of a north Waikato road in the rain. The staffy-cross was malnourished,... Read More

Global exchange of innovation ideas at Fieldays

In less than a weeks' time Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event will open its gates for the 55th year. This year marks a significant... Read More

Agricultural emissions plan in jeopardy

A plan to price New Zealand's agricultural emissions may be out to pasture before it gets going, as National backs away from supporting He Waka Eke Noa. The... Read More

Shearing record attempts confirmed for December

Attempts on both the men's and women's World eight-hours strongwool lambs shearing records are to be made in New Zealand just eight days apart later this year. The... Read More

Meat still on menu for most despite challenges

More than nine out of ten New Zealanders are meat-eaters, a survey has found; though almost half of Kiwis have reduced their meat consumption in response to issues... Read More