Cambridge farmer Marc Gascoigne to bike length of New Zealand for rural wellbeing
“There’s actually three of us, and I think it’s going to grow as time goes on,” Gascoigne told…
The Detail: Revisiting zombie towns – Balclutha’s rural resilience
Shamubeel Eaqub offers his unique insights into how struggling communities can get their mojo back. A decade ago…
Judds composting site: Residents say odour breaches consent conditions
Judds said it had addressed odour issues through infrastructure and operational changes. It said it was committed to…
Election 2026: Act to campaign on making ‘farming fun again’
“In Wellington, if there’s a heavy hailstorm, the bureaucrats work from home. On the farm, it could mean…
Australian apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as United States eyes market
Australia’s apple industry has held urgent talks in Canberra as the United States edges closer to exporting its…
Eyrewell microlight aircraft crash reported as emergency services respond
The owner of the property said he was in the shower when the crash happened. He described hearing…
Four injured after car crashes into pub in Dunsandel, rural Canterbury
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Marlborough water supply: Rural residents told to conserve water, cause of leak not yet found
Marlborough Waters chief executive Richard Coningham said water had been trucked into the Awatere area since 8.30am today.…
Hughenden residents relying on bottled water as Queensland’s water infrastructure reaches a crisis point
In Queensland more than half of the state’s water infrastructure is beyond its service life, but in the…
Pegasus residents prepare for Wolfbrook’s next move in plan to replace golf course with 1000 homes
Photo / Anna Heath Residential heavyweight Wolfbrook purchased the 77.66ha property at a mortgagee sale and plans to convert…
Tupperware returns: Homeware brand to be sold online and in store in NZ
Although famously sold for decades through home-based gatherings hosted by independent salespeople, under new Australian distributor H.A.G. Tupperware…
Body found after car fire in Waitomo district with death treated as unexplained
Tom Rose Journalist·NZ Herald· 16 Aug, 2026 02:47 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…