OPINION: A big ‘shout-out’ from me to Wairarapa sheep farmer Hamish De Lautour for his excellent article Just answer the damn question! published in the last edition of Rural News.

OPINION: Results of regional New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) are trickling in but there's a worrying trend emerging.

The winner of the 2025 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards enjoys the variety of work farming offers and the ability to improve each season.

OPINION: The first thing one should look for in an article about climate change is what conflicts of interest the author has.

Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the present weather conditions remain challenging for farmers.

Huntress, Novum, and The Marlborist embody an evolution of small producers in New Zealand.

On the cusp of Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, to be held in Christchurch Ōtautahi 11-13 February, Emma Jenkins MW reflects on the current state of New Zealand Pinot Noir and where it could and should be heading.

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival

Hamish and Rachel Hammond jumped at the chance to put their university learning into practice by taking up a contract milking offer right after graduation.

OPINION: The demise of Organic Dairy Hub is official.