Inside Mercury Energy’s $287m Kaiwaikawe wind farm project near Dargaville
Over the past two years, crews have built nearly 15 kilometres of internal roads and cut new access…
Vegetation fire breaks out near chicken farm in Tuakau
Flames tore through dry grass, sticks and low scrub, sending plumes of white smoke drifting over the rural…
Far North’s Te Aupōuri green-lipped mussel farm hit by suspected vandalism
“They are shocked that this has happened, questioning why someone would commit such a crime,” she said. She…
Golfer Michael Campbell’s previous job leaves interviewer ‘shook’
Michael Campbell has revealed he was a cage dancer at a night club before becoming one of New…
Renewable energy company abandons native title court application over Darwin solar farm
A renewable energy company accused of “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal people” has withdrawn a court application linked…
From succession planning to inherited debt, there’s pressure and joy in taking on a family business
Sam Mackaway’s future has been planned for as long as he can remember. “I always wanted my family…
Darwin traditional owners feel ‘bulldozed’ by ambitious solar farm company’s approach to consultation
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
On The Up: Farm owner offers Dannevirke dog owners a safe, private off-leash haven at ‘Stream Explorer’
Now she’s decided it’s time to share her slice of doggy paradise with the public as a way…
new discovery could reshape crop breeding and resilience
Published in PNAS, the study shows that plants use the hormone abscisic acid (ABA) as a fast‑track messaging…
Ruakākā solar to hydrogen farm powers ahead to fuel heavy transport
Hiringa co-founder and chair Catherine Clennett said using a hydrogen-fuelled truck to transport the solar panels from Auckland…
Dung Beetle Innovations at risk of closure as farm sales slow down
“It is one of the greatest opportunities for utilising poop on farm paddocks as a free, sustainable fertiliser,…
Severe weather in New Zealand’s North Island prompts evacuations
WELLINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Authorities urged evacuations in some low-lying areas of New Zealand’s North Island on…