Top new species from 2025
Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient…
Man appears in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicide
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Man hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicide
A warrant for his arrest was also issued for unlawful possession of firearms. Today, Central District Commander Superintendent…
Pāmu Landcorp boss promises better financial performance, says there are ‘conversations’ around its future
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out asset sales this term. The PM has recently reiterated calls for…
Over $100k in fines for farms, farmers who unlawfully discharged effluent
Two Waikato farmers and two farming companies have been fined a total of $108,000 after unlawfully discharging dairy…
Māori-owned farm holding returns to profit as new governors join board
One of the country’s largest farming operations has returned to profit with a $9.7 million after-tax surplus, reversing…
Ātihau-Whanganui returns to profit as new governors join board
Three of the seven board members stood down under the board’s rotation policy, including long-serving governor Whatarangi Murphy-Peehi,…
Pastures Past: How ticks tormented early farmers, their flocks and herds
In 1894, the New Zealand Mail quoted an Australian expert who said, “It has been said that ‘one…
Pastures Past: Waterwheels in New Zealand – how early mills powered farming life
In 1949, the Gisborne Herald reported on a turbine waterwheel which fell into German hands during World War…
Listen to The Country online: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks Pāmu and the GDT
Derek Daniell: Wairarapa farmer and one of New Zealand’s leading sheep breeders. Today, he ponders the state of…
Healthy soil, better milk – Sponsored Stories News
Regenerative farming supports healthier pasture and richer milk. You are what you eat, according to the old saying.…
Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain food
‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain food ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous…