Julie Paton: Christmas challenging time on the farm
The other dogs wagged their tails enthusiastically but seemed unfazed by the death.
The other dogs wagged their tails enthusiastically but seemed unfazed by the death.
One of the little-known joys in life is quietly sitting in the middle of your hen pen.
Editorial: Conservation staff should not have to tolerate threats from 1080 opponents.
Comment: Rather than hamstringing the sector we should look for science-based solutions.
Comment: Piecemeal decisions on our essential resource need to be centralised.
The rural community has voice, but who wants to use it?
Jayne Hrdlicka got offside with investors early on.
Comment: Some believe organic production systems are better for the environment.
Comment: Fair pay agreement system will come at a cost to our entire economy.
Comment: Rowarth looks at claims organic food is healthier than food grown conventionally.
Protesting your message about animals peacefully is your right.
Resource Management Act has gone from ground-breaking legislation to a whipping boy.
Comment: It's just a few weeks until Govt 'buy-back' of prohibited firearms shuts up shop.
Comment: 'Lack of political spine and blind to what used to be their core constituency.'
Beehives were being destroyed by lead arsenate sprays.
Comment: Dr Rowarth investigates concerns around the use of chemicals in food production.
Comment: Things are looking positive for New Zealand's red meat exports.
Zero Carbon Act has just deprived the Greens of their best selling point.
Wairarapa farmer's speech on problems he sees with forestry and environmental reforms.
Gisborne farmer Kerry Worsnop delivered a speech outlining her concerns on forestry.
Comment: Dr Rowarth looks into controversy around glyphosate, found in Roundup.
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
Comment: We want the "right tree in the right place, for the right purpose".
COMMENT: Dairy giant should come clean, or at least open up, about environmental change.
Comment: Frustrating to see Zero Carbon Bill pass with its flawed methane targets intact.
Comment: Can Kiwi kids protesting climate change actually make a difference?
COMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.
Comment: Burning question for Sky City – why not use wool insulation?
MP Ian McKelvie discusses the Parapara Road.