OPINION: Election years are usually regarded as the silly season, but a mate of the Hound reckons 2026 is shaping up as the ‘stupid season’. The latest ‘vote winning’ plan to move the homeless and the ...

Manawatu Mayor Michael Ford says the district sees itself as the agribusiness capital of the lower North Island. "We have many agribusiness companies ion Feilding, as well as companies selling farm ...

Labour announces a reshuffle of portfolios in the run-up to the 2026 election, with List MP Dan Rosewarne set to take over the rural communities ...

The Moa Point sewerage system failure in Wellington has triggered debate over infrastructure spending, environmental accountability, and council ...

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says a series of rural resilienced set to be rolled out next week will help farmers and growers better prepared for adverse weather events. McClay says that ...

Massey University sees record enrolments in agriculture, horticulture, and agribusiness, preparing the next generation of New Zealand agri leaders.

Govt change lets farm staff in service tenancies use KiwiSaver for first homes and enables first‑time farm buyers to purchase via entities they ...

Jacinda Ardern’s move to Australia has sparked humorous debate between Kiwis and Aussies, reviving Sir Rob Muldoon’s famous trans-Tasman migration ...