Third-generation Ashburton dairy farmers TJ and Mark Stewart are no strangers to adapting and evolving.

Thirty years ago, as a young sharemilker, former Waikato farmer Snow Chubb realised he was bucking a trend when he started planting trees to provide shade for his cows, but he knew the animals would appreciate what he was doing.

Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, swapping "The Twelve Days of Christmas" for "The Twelve Pests of Christmas" in an effort to highlight the most troublesome farm pests.

Seen a giant cheese roll rolling along Southland’s roads?

Fonterra's Eltham site in Taranaki is stepping up its global impact with an upgrade to its processed cheese production lines, boosting capacity to meet growing international demand.

Fonterra's 2025/26 financial year is off to a strong start, with a first quarter group profit after tax of $278 million- up $15m on the previous year.

Government plans to get rid of regional councillors shows a lack of understanding of the fundamental problem affecting all of local government - poor governance.

OPINION: Every year, December 5 marks World Soil Day. This date wasn’t chosen at random, it’s the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, a passionate advocate for soil stewardship. 

John Hancock has been inducted to the Hawke’s Bay Wine Hall of Fame, recognising the pioneer’s “passion, vision, and unwavering belief in the region’s potential”, and his influence on the course of New Zealand wine.

Hawke’s Bay in 2025 could have provided the backdrop for a great spaghetti western “echoing the good, the bad, and the ugly”, says Brent Linn, founder of Wairiki Wines and Chief Executive of Hawke’s Bay Wine.