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Editorial: A roller coaster ride coming?

OPINION: The Government's decision to stop local authorities going ahead with reviews of district and regional plans makes sense for several reasons.

NZ tractor sales rise 7.5% in first half of 2025, TAMA reports

TAMA president Jaiden Drought says the tractor market remains a little soft, despite a significant increase in rural confidence.

With June ending and following the most upbeat National Fieldays for several years, tractor dealers are reporting a lift in sales.

NZ–Canada dairy trade dispute resolved

DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther.

The long running trade dispute between NZ and Canada appears to be over.

LIC ends year with $30.6m profit

LIC chair Corrigan Sowman says the positive result reflects hard work that has been put in to ensure value behind the farm gate.

Herd improvement company LIC has ended the 2024-25 financial year in a strong position - debt-free and almost quadrupling its net profit.

Farmers back Government pause on RMA plan changes

B+LNZ chair Kate Acland says the announcement provides farmers with further clarity.

There's been widespread support from the primary sector for the Government's move to put the brakes on local authorities to do any more work on planning changes ahead of major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).

NZ's best bacon and ham crowned

The judging process spanned three days and brought together a panel of experienced butchers and culinary experts.

Two butcheries have claimed victory at the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards for 2025.

$52,500 fine for effluent mismanagement

Waikato Regional Council officer sampling contamination at overflowing pond. Photo Credit: Waikato Regional Council.

A Taupiri farming company has been convicted and fined $52,500 in the Hamilton District Court for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent into the environment.

New Zealand shows climate gains, but urgent action needed

According to the report, New Zealand is likely to meet its first emissions budget.

The Climate Change Commission’s 2025 emissions reduction monitoring report reveals steady progress on the reduction of New Zealand’s climate pollution.

New Waikato medical school backed by rural sector

Rural Health Network chief executive Grant Davidson.

Rural health advocates say the Government's decision to establish a new medical school at the University of Waikato augurs well for the rural sector.

Flood-hit Tasman farms begin long recovery

Many Tasman farmers will need help removing stones and silt or resowing new grass on the silt. Photo Credit: Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Facebook Page

People affected by the recent two severe flood events in the Tasman district are weary and exhausted trying to deal with the devastation on their farms and orchards, according to the head of the Rural Support Trust (RST) in the region.