The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.

Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with amalgamation plans that meet the needs of rural communities and don't allow urban councils to dominate.

The battle for the rural vote is on and parties are securing high profile names to try and bolster their chances at the general election.

Zespri says it welcomes the recently signed Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal, describing it as an important step towards supporting growth in the region and for New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.

While equipment sales teams bask in the glory when they sell a product, they often forget the designers and engineers who bring that product from an idea to production.

Despite difficult trading conditions for European machinery manufacturers brought about conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, alongside the United States imposing punitive tariffs, Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo, has seen turnover increase 12% in 2025 to €390 million (NZ$775m) with a net profit of €11.2 million (NZ$22.3).

Given that current diesel pricing is a bit like a ride on a fairground roller coaster, it should be no surprise to hear that manufacturers are looking for alternatives.

New Zealand innovation company Techion, best known for its animal diagnostics platform, FECPAK has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with Farmlands to bring independent animal health disease intelligence to its customers.

The first weeks of a calf's life quietly shape the future of the entire herd.

Troubled milk processor Synlait has lost its third chief executive in five years.