Rural

Further support to councils to speed up recovery

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has allocated $16.8 million of Budget 24 funding to support councils in accelerating recovery efforts... Read More

Farmer sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle

Warning: This story contains images and content that some readers may find upsetting. When animal welfare inspectors arrived at a farm where John Nettleingham... Read More

Scholarship programme to help farmer & growers

The Ministry for Primary Industries is expanding a scholarship programme for tertiary students as part of its efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers... Read More

Twenty Government actions free up rural economy

Hard working men and women of rural NZ are doing their bit to help rebuild our economy, says Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. 'With interest rates and on... Read More

Life Flight saving more lives in central NZ

Life Flight is able to save more lives in the Central North Island thanks to a $1 million grant from New Zealand Community Trust. Life Flight, bolstered by... Read More

Horticulture NZ supports changes to RSE scheme

The Government's changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will go a long way to supporting the horticulture industry to achieve its goal of doubling... Read More

Life-saving missions during July

The Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has completed 38 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of July. These... Read More

Signs of hope for under-pressure honey industry

The honey industry is under pressure with rising input costs and falling demand, but industry group Apiculture New Zealand says there are green shoots starting... Read More

Mangakino farmer jailed for animal cruelty

Warning: Disturbing content An 'unrepentant” Mangakino farmer has been jailed and banned from farming animals after being found with hundreds of starving... Read More

Entries open for BOP farm environment awards

Farmers and growers across the region are invited to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards to help continue to grow a healthy future for farming. Facilitated... Read More

Third year for ‘Time Out Tour’

The Rural Support Trust's Time Out Tour is in its third year. The tour visits rural communities around New Zealand, with TV presenter turned farmer Matt... Read More

Farmers rally to support Te Puke community

An organisation for young farmers in Te Puke is gaining so much momentum that its members aren't just supporting each other - they're also volunteering their... Read More