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Shares of South Island dairy company Synlait are in a trading halt in light of new information which may affect its profit guidance.

A woman who has been trying to find seasonal work for months says her visa is no longer fit for purpose.

The National Party's proposal for a "gold standard" of live export shipping is an acknowledgment that current practice is unacceptable, Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa say.

Some of the National Party's new farming policies have been welcomed, while there is confusion around others.

The agriculture minister, activists and the Greens say they would be a major setback - but Federated Farmers is mostly on board.

Affected residents have begun repairs and clean-up after a tornado tore through Tasman's Moutere Hills, ripping up orchards and roads and leaving all sorts of debris amongst the wreckage.

The National Party is pledging to cut excessive red tape that it says is tying up farmers and costing the economy. Audio

The Beef and Lamb chair said farmers were concerned there was a disproportionate impact on the sheep and beef sector.