Crowds enjoy all the fun of the fair at Stratford's A&P Show

Organisers are thrilled with the large crowds who came to this years's Stratford A&P Show

Stratford A&P Show: Wellness a focus at this year's show

A focus is leptospirosis testing. The disease can cause long-term fatigue.

All the fun of the fair to be found at Sideshow Alley

A chance to win ride tickets thanks to Mahons Amusements

Review: Vet's stories are anything but lame

Sandra and Neil Chesterton's engaging style takes readers from Taranaki to the world.

Rural Women group celebrates ninety years

Members of the group met up to enjoy a Daffodil Day luncheon this year

Detour in place on SH3 near Stratford after rolled truck closes section of highway

The truck rolled near the intersection of SH3 and Rutland Rd

Taranaki Cancer Society desperately seeking daffodils

The brightly coloured blooms are a key part of fundraising efforts

Old farming machines set to impress all ages at extravaganza

They may be old but these machines can still pull their weight on the farm.

From sunshine to showers, A&P Show had it all

From sunshine to heavy rain, the weather put on a show at the 2022 Stratford A&P Show

Candidates grilled on range of topics at Young Farmers event

Four out of the five candidates attended the event hosted by Young Farmers.

Chance to meet Taranaki Regional Council candidates

The event will take place in Stratford this week

90 years young: Rural group marks milestone anniversary

The group met to celebrate an impressive anniversary

Walter Pease: A hard-working community member

He has been described as being the backbone of the Whangamomona community

Rural Women hold regional conference in Stratford

Guest speakers covered a range of topics on the day, including the future of education

Queen's Birthday Honours: Bryan Hocken - Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

He's the unofficial mayor of Tarata, and now he's officially an MNZM.

Spud keeps on trucking - 50 years and still going

Known as Spud to many, he's clocked up an impressive 50 years in the job

GP shortage in town a growing concern, says mayor

A few years ago, Stratford had four GP surgeries, now it has two.

Rates increase for forestry owners proposed

The roading targeted rate could cover the cost of repairing roads damaged by forestry work

Mother of all protests in Stratford

Cars and tractors drove along the highway as part of the protest

Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Stratford A&P Show postponed

Organisers say they hope to find a date in the new year

Egmont A&P show a no go this year

There will be no A&P show in Hāwera this year.

Three Waters reforms: Taranaki councils weigh consultation

The future of Three Waters is under discussion

Plea for help in identifying Stratford soldiers in old photo

Can you help identify any of the soldiers in this picture?

Beef + Lamb talks focus on human and animal health

Experts will speak on melanoma risks and tackling drench resistance at the social event.

Donation boosts audio book collection

The donation has helped grow the library's audio book collection.

Review: book serves up a delicious slice of country life

Philippa Cameron gives readers a tempting taste of life on an Otago high country station.

Stratford family celebrate farm centenary

The farm has been in the family for 100 years, and that isn't changing any time soon.

South Taranaki dairy farm features a pā as well as dairy sheds

Damian and Jane Roper add Ōhuarai pā i te kohu

Lodgings required for four-legged pest controllers

In return for bed, water and the occasional breakfast, the cats will keep rodents at bay.

Vintage machines set to crank into action

The event takes place on March 6 and 7.

Members of Lodge Hinemoa promote group's work

Members of Lodge Hinemoa were at the Stratford A&P show.

All the fun of the fair: Stratford A&P show a success

Town met country over the weekend at the annual Stratford A&P Show.