OPINION: The Hound reckons that Rob “I’ll be chair, I don’t care where”’ Hewett will be looking forward to the Christmas break more than most – despite being named chair of the year at a recent business awards ceremony.

The roading network in NZ is going backwards, according to the head of one of the country's largest vegetable growing operations.

New Zealand’s wine industry is just 26 vintages away from 2050, when it’s pledged to be carbon neutral.

Alena Kamper was 7 years old when she won her first big swim race, taking the title in the 25-metre butterfly at Napier’s town pool.

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In what is believed to be an industry first, wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth will open a retail store in Auckland.

A long-serving scientist who has taken the fight to pasture pests in New Zealand picked up the highest honour at the 2023 Science New Zealand Awards.

PGG Wrightson North Island wool manager Allan Jones has classed his last fleece after 57 years in the industry.

BNZ's latest Rural Wrap report shows lamb prices for mid-November 2023 tracking around 25% below 2022 levels.

Food science and innovation hub FoodHQ recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary by launching a new physical office in Palmerston North.