Sally Murphy

Rural contractors say new road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines. To operate tractors or heavy machinery like harvesters on roads, drivers must get a permit. But the r... See more

Farms at the top end of the East Coast have been "smashed" by recent storms, with stock isolated and extensive damage to land and infrastructure. A clearer picture of the level of damage is starting to emerge after huge downpours hit the region last month... See more

The live animal export industry is still hopeful the practice will resume - despite not getting any material updates from the government since the middle of last year. New Zealand used to export live cattle to China via sea to help it build its own dairy ... See more