It has been a tough year so far for rural contractors with the pressure on the dairy sector, while many areas – such as Southland and the West Coast – are too wet to do anything.

Four years ago New Zealand was hosting the Rugby World Cup. This year it's the UK's turn. But New Zealand wine is going to be there also.

Rockburn Wines is on the move.

For several years, American customers of online giant Amazon.com have been privy to a service we still can't comprehend down here in New Zealand: one hour delivery of any item from the website.

John McCarthy, past president of the ginger group Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) recently gave Winston Peters a run for his money.

Milk prices should keep rising given the scenario of falling NZ milk production.

Sadly the days of leaving your house unlocked or the keys in the car ignition are long gone and it appears commonplace to hear of someone in your locality who has been burgled. 

The 2015 sheep and beef levy referendum has ended showing apathetic voter turnout – around the same number as last voted six years ago.

Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden says while the company has taken a hit in its profit this year due to the downturn in the dairy industry, it has done a lot to control costs and increase production.

The New Zealand horticulture Industry has created an integrated, robust and thriving foundation from which it is ready to “explode into future success”, says Waikato University student Jack Keeys.