100 years ago today one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history occurred.

Federated Farmers is in good company with its views on water quality issues.

Federated Farmers sets out what it thinks should be the next government's priorities

Hard to argue with Budget focus on public services, social investment, infrastructure

Anti-farming hype is wearing thin, writes William Rolleston

Village's oldest continuous business survives despite stiff competition

In March, the Government commenced a review of the Plant Variety Rights Act (1987) (PVR).

Whanganui District Council's proposed levy on rural property owners has raised hackles.

Across the industry we are celebrating our biggest season ever - in both value and volume.

I experienced the turning of a tide last Friday. A catalyst for a different tomorrow.

The Auckland Council should provide a separate collection for organic waste.

Maintaining strict silence on mental-health issues did no one any good

There has been a lot said about Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill recently.

Councillor could not stomach smug penny-pinching then chowing down on free lunch.

COMMENT: Pre-employment drug tests are needlessly barring some young Kiwis from jobs.

Jamie Mackay eagerly awaits the unveiling of the Sir Colin Meads statue in Te Kuiti.

For some time we have heard heaps of opinions about our water quality.

The theological observer suspects history may be unkind to the Romans.

Comment: Dom George delves into history to put a cold day into perspective

The funeral of Malcolm Guy, who is the father of Otaki MP Nathan Guy, is being held today.

Acknowledging good work begets more of the same.

EDITORIAL: Public calls for a royalty on bottled water will not go away.

For many farmers, 'compliance' is a word that evokes negative images

Water Accord proves dairy farmers are 'walking their environmental talk' says Alister Body

Northland has suffered two serious foreign invasions in two weeks.

Winston Peters is unhappy with communication from Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Regional ratepayers will spend $80 million on the dam to directly benefit 200 CHB farmers.

COMMENT: Change needs to be evolutionary to give time to new initiatives to bed in.

COMMENT: Quantity over quality will turn round to bite tourism industry.

There is still no sign of an apology from the regional council for its failings