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farming

World’s main dairy exporter hit by both drought and floods

Events on the other side of the world threaten to disrupt dairy markets, as Tuesday’s global dairy trade (GDT) price index fell 4.7%, attributed to the coronavirus outbreak in China, where the death toll passed 420 this week.

ourview

Locals ‘only’: New Zealanders target surfers

rugby

Obituary: ‘Pinetree’ stood tall as a colossus in the amateur game

rugby

Tributes flow to Kiwi icon Colin Meads

rugby

Jack Dineen is finding his way back to the main road

rugby

Commanding win for New Zealand as they take first Test over the Lions

A look at the Maori All Blacks v Lions in 60 seconds

Simon Lewis shares the key moment of the match, the main talking point and the key man.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Letter from Rotorua: No escaping the past in Christchurch

From the English City, via the Edinburgh of the South, to the spiritual home of the Maori people, the last seven days of this 2017 British and Irish Lions tour have been a study in the shifting timeframes, cultures, and traditions of New Zealand.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Warren Gatland looking for Peter O'Mahony to give Lions 'Munster pride'

Warren Gatland has backed Peter O'Mahony to bring an unquantifiable Munster spirit and character when the Ireland back rower leads the British & Irish Lions out against the Maori in Rotorua on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2017

Warm welcome for tourists in Auckland

There will be some who believe the Lions should have been in recovery mode back in Auckland yesterday morning rather than marching up the hill at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to sing a few songs.

Mon, 05 Jun, 2017

Storms may set back New Zealand dairy recovery

Two storms which flooded large areas of New Zealand’s North Island in recent weeks may have encouraged dairy product buyers, whose bids moved the GlobalDairyTrade average index up 3.1% at Tuesday’s auctions.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

6 Pinot wines for you to try out for the weekend

This week I was going to talk about New Zealand but I want to do some more research in finding some wines to recommend in the under €15 category.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

New Zealand’s milk production for the year to fall 7%

Milk production is forecast to drop 7% year-on-year in New Zealand, according to the country’s main co-op, Fonterra.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Australian man cleared of Tinder date balcony death

An Australian man charged over the death of a New Zealand tourist who plummeted from his apartment balcony after the two began arguing during a date has been found not guilty of murder.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Strong earthquake triggers small tsunami off New Zealand

A strong earthquake rattled the coast of New Zealand's North Island, triggering a small tsunami but not causing any major damage or injuries.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Tainted tap water makes hundreds ill in New Zealand

Hundreds of people have fallen ill because of tainted tap water in a small town on New Zealand’s North Island.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2016

Wine: A focus on New Zealand's red wines

New Zealand is a tiny wine producing region in world terms but has managed to carve out a hugely influential niche for itself with their unique take on Sauvignon Blanc.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

60 escape after tourist boat goes up in flames off New Zealand coast

All 60 people forced overboard after their tourist boat caught fire off the coast of New Zealand have been rescued, according to authorities.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

60 evacuated from boat engulfed in flames off New Zealand coast

All 60 people forced overboard after their tourist boat caught fire off the coast of New Zealand have been rescued, according to authorities.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Perfect out-door wines to try out this weekend

According to some Canadian research, men find the scent of grilling meat more arousing than any perfume.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Well-travelled Paul Kerrigan is happy to settle back with Cork

Alianz FL Divison 1 (R2): Monaghan v Cork: Tomorrow’s Allianz Football League Division 1 clash with Monaghan in Castleblayney represents Paul Kerrigan’s first start of the year for Cork.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

New Zealand drought threat in global dairy markets

Dairy product prices increased 3.6% in Tuesday’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by gains in butter and butter milk powder.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Boss relishing Muliaina reunion

Isaac Boss and Mils Muliaina go back a long way, 15 years at the very least, so there are few men better qualified than the Leinster scrum-half to judge just what the All Black legend brings to his new home in Connacht.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2014

Cotter's conundrum saving the best till last

Clermont Auvergne are not a side to meet from September to March, but their late season form and inability to close the deal means coach Vern Cotter will depart the club in the summer to mixed reviews, by Bernard Jackman.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Quake shakes New Zealand's North Island

An earthquake in New Zealand shook loose a giant eagle sculpture promoting The Hobbit movie trilogy and caused other minor damage around the region today.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

New Zealand’s solution to milk over-production

As New Zealand milk production stretches processing facilities to the limit, very large quantities of buttermilk have been dumped by Fonterra, the country’s biggest dairy co-op.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Farm fodder crisis will continue unless we confront climate change

SO WE’VE had a few days of sunshine and we’re telling ourselves the fodder crisis is over.

Thu, 09 May, 2013

Signs New Zealand’s worst drought in 30 years may ease

Whole milk powder fell for the first time this year amid signs that New Zealand’s most widespread drought in at least 30 years may ease, according to Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd.

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Schmidt ‘brought coaching here to the next level’

So how did a mild-mannered English teacher from a tiny village in New Zealand become one of the most respected and innovative rugby coaches in Europe and now the new supremo of the Ireland rugby team?

Tue, 30 Apr, 2013

8% price rise as EU milk market heats up

Industry analysts predict EU milk prices will gain about 14%, due to the strength of Chinese buying and the sharp deterioration in New Zealand’s production prospects.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2013

New Zealand hit by worst drought in 30 years

New Zealand has officially declared its most widespread drought in at least 30 years.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Weather watch as global dairy prices rise

Dairy farmers around the world are closely watching weather trends in New Zealand, where a drought threatens to drive global dairy prices higher.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Cimarosa New Zealand Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc

NEW ZEALAND wine producers held their annual wine fair in Dublin earlier this month and it seems Ireland is now their fifth largest export market with sales having increased by around 12% in 2012.

Sun, 24 Feb, 2013

Irish hopes for milk price rise rising

Falling global production is boosting Irish dairy farmers’ hopes of milk price rises.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

No need to hedge your bets on high class hidden gem

Auckland it ain’t but Tommy Barker finds a peach named after a beach in a lofty location in Ireland’s southern hemisphere

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

No need to hedge your bets on high class hidden gem

Auckland it ain’t but Tommy Barker finds a peach named after a beach in a lofty location in Ireland’s southern hemisphere

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

Big problems for dairy producers

We hear so much good stories about New Zealand dairy farming — but they have big problems.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2013

Quake rocks northern New Zealand

A magnitude-5.5 earthquake has been widely felt on New Zealand’s North Island, though no major damage or injuries were reported.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2012

'Lord of the Rings' volcano erupts in New Zealand

A New Zealand volcano has erupted after lying dormant for more than a century.

Tue, 07 Aug, 2012

New Zealand capital rattled by 'quake

An earthquake has rattled the New Zealand capital of Wellington but there are no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Sophie on crest of a wave

Sophie Browne’s sailing achievements have won her respect and accolades on two sides of the globe.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Sligo resident escapes shark attack

A 42-year-old man, who lives in Sligo, has been describing his lucky escape from the clutches of a shark in New Zealand.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Grounded cargo ship breaks up on NZ reef

A CARGO ship grounded off the New Zealand coast since October has split in two, spilling containers and debris and sparking fears of a fresh oil leak.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2012

Cargo ship breaks in two on New Zealand reef

A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast since October has split in two, spilling containers and debris and sparking fears of a fresh oil leak.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2012

Salvage crew waits for equipment to pump oil off stricken ship

A salvage crew has returned to the stricken container ship which is stuck on a reef off the northern coast of New Zealand.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Race to empty oil from stricken ship off NZ

SALVAGE crews were scrambling to off-load oil from a stranded container ship in New Zealand’s pristine Bay of Plenty yesterday, as Prime Minister John Key demanded to know why the vessel hit a reef in calm waters.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011

Controversial Cooper loving the experience

QUADE COOPER may be viewed as public enemy number one in New Zealand but the Australia fly-half insists he is still enjoying the World Cup.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2011

Vanguard victory

IRELAND’S campervan army is on the move in New Zealand again this morning as rugby fans began heading back to the North Island for a World Cup quarter-final date with Wales this Saturday.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011

Irish clash with Russians a sell-out

Ireland’s World Cup Pool C clash with Russia at Rotorua International Stadium in the Bay of Plenty this Sunday is set to a be a 26,000 sell-out following the thrilling 15-6 victory over Australia in Auckland last Saturday.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Publicans laughing after Irish fans’ record-breaking night

PUBLICANS in New Plymouth have confirmed a record-breaking night after Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup game.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011