Angling advocates are vocal about the need to maintain water quality, says Andrew McGiven.

The one thing that governments are never short of is money.

Do we have the right environmental governance in Hawke's Bay?

Lawyer Emma Tomblin on the impacts of M.bovis on the sale and purchase of NZ farms.

Jamie Mackay on the joys of speed tree climbing and on Simon Bridges' top Nats role.

The idea came out of my mouth before I had filtered it properly through my brain.

Lake renovation a labour of love.

Northland has been victim of government neglect, says Winston Peters.

Avocados from New Zealand have gained access to the China market, says Jen Scoular.

Heritage pastime frittered away by greedy poachers.

No bull - Charlie the horse was a most reluctant patient.

Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.

Farm dogs are part of the family, and a valuable asset to the farm business.

Increasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant

Rodeo is no different to elephants and lions being forced to perform in a circus,

Jamie Mackay prepares for Field Days season and worries about tourists' driving skills.

If we leave these precious creatures to fend for themselves they will be gone.

Don't be lazy, stop illegally dumping rubbish.

Four marlin have floated onto a farmer's property

Animals, grains, fruits and crops will be at the core of global growth in coming decades.

New Zealand has a deserved reputation for high standards of animal welfare.

Cycling on rural roads is currently reserved for only a band of intrepid pioneers.

Consumers can easily find out how a product was grown, stored, and shipped.

The inedible roast chook was flung to the pigs.

OPINION: Blue-chip duo need to face up to problems at loss-making operations.

I've been told so many times things cannot be done. In the country, they just do get done.

If those involved loved animals, they wouldn't poke calves with electric prodders.

It is frustrating that in the past health hasn't been given the priority it deserves.

The increasing average age of rural GPs means there is a workforce crisis on the horizon.

Crayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.