3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (282+ words) There is no longer a requirement to exterminate species such as deer in national parks, so long as they are part of a herd of special interest. The move to protect herds of special interest (HOSI) was announced by Hunting…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (570+ words) Not just man's best friend, but a crucial part of the team on farm, the country's best working dogs went head-to-head this week to decide the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships. In pursuit of the green tie, all roads…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (321+ words) Four sheep shearers are facing animal welfare charges as a result of an ongoing Ministry for Primary Industries investigation into alleged breaches of the Animal Welfare Act. The alleged offending came to light in December 2024 when animal advocacy group People…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (493+ words) I very rarely put my signature to letters to politicians but I did recently." It was the Fair for Farmers campaign that demanded imported animal products are raised to the same animal welfare standards as our animals are. Think of…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (453+ words) By Finn Blackwell of RNZ A rural Auckland community is wanting to see something done about dog attacks on their sheep, raising'concerns a person could be next. Residents in Paremoremo are sounding alarm bells saying the'risk posed by having a…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (363+ words) Tararua Young Farmers" annual Bark Up returned to Pahiatua on Saturday for its second year, drawing even stronger support. The community-driven event attracted 43 sponsors " including local small businesses " for the family-friendly evening on February 21. Bark Up events are held by…...