Rural
Moratorium sought over Ruataniwha Dam plans
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council wants its investment company to halt the Ruataniwha Dam until a review of the scheme is complete.
Synlait and Westland raise milk price forecasts
Synlait Milk has increased its forecast milk price from $5 to $6 per kilo of milk solids for the 2016/17 season.
Farmers given green light to bypass consents in quake aftermath
New emergency earthquake legislation will allow farmers to get on with patching up their farms without worrying about red tape.
Fatty lamb back in fashion
A new research project aims to condition ewes and lambs to have higher levels of omega-3 fat.
The caviar of proteins
Industry leaders from seven top beef producing nations have been in New Zealand to discuss the trials of farming beef and selling it to the world.
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The caviar of proteins
Industry leaders from seven top beef producing nations have been in New Zealand to discuss the trials of farming beef and selling it to the world.
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Having a blast on the remote Mahia Peninsula
An aerospace company has brought engineers from all over the world to the end of the isolated Mahia Peninsula. For locals, it's meant an injection of young blood and enthusiasm. Audio
Having a blast on the remote Mahia Peninsula
An aerospace company has brought engineers from all over the world to the end of the isolated Mahia Peninsula. For locals, it's meant an injection of young blood and enthusiasm.
AudioAgriscience in the classroom
Forty Waikato teachers met last week to hear about bringing agri-science alive in the classroom. Audio
Agriscience in the classroom
Forty Waikato teachers met last week to hear about bringing agri-science alive in the classroom.
AudioRegional Wrap
Parts of the North Island have had sweltering temperatures this week but Horowhenua has been cool and gloomy. Audio
Key supporter of Ruataniwha Dam resigns
Andy Pearce has resigned as the chair of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's investment company, which is developing the $900 million project.
Quake-hit Kaikōura farmers rely on fire trucks for water
Kaikōura farmers whose land has widespread damage are having to rely on water delivery from local fire trucks.
