The CountrySet to ride at rodeo champs in WairoaMore than 50 cowboys and cowgirls are in Wairoa for the national rodeo championships23 Mar 06:44 AM
The CountryFarm family marks a centuryThe Griffin family has owned the same farm in Rangiuru Rd for close to 101 years.23 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryCity house prices a rural 'silver lining'Big city property prices are causing buyers to look to the provinces.21 Mar 09:18 PM
The CountryKiwi pilgrimage for States veterinarianAmerican veterinarian Paul Busman loves working in New Zealand in the summer.21 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryANZ Christchurch team volunteer to help quake hit farmers in WaiauANZ help farmers who needed a bit of a hand following the Kaikoura earthquake.19 Mar 10:35 PM
The CountryDogs pass the test on hillsLast weekend the Farmlands Parapara/Makirikiri sheep dog trial club held its annual hill trial on the Ranginui family farm on Mangaone 17 Mar 11:54 PM
The CountrySensory overload at Central Districts Field DaysThe new, mechanised, technological face of New Zealand farming is writ large at the Central Districts Field Days. Yes, there are 17 Mar 07:22 PM
The CountryHunters need to follow 'pretty basic' gun rulesWith the Roar approaching and ducking shooting in May, hunters need to heed the "pretty basic" fundamentals of safety says New Zealand 17 Mar 09:25 AM
The CountryQuarterly increase in farm sales highest in OtagoOtago has recorded the largest increase in farm-sale volumes for the three months ended February compared with the same period last 16 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryPassion and attention to detail for mohair pays off with awardDonece McEwan's work in promoting the mohair industry was recognised at the mohair producers' national conference.15 Mar 10:14 PM
The CountrySchool rolls reflect population growth in CromwellCromwell College, Cromwell Primary School and Goldfields Primary School have all had significant roll increases this year and all are expecting more growth.15 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryRanfurly teenager seeking national selectionAmanda Voice has her sights set on a world quarter horse event next year, and she and her steed, Wade, are well on their way.15 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountrySecrets from the man caveHave you ever wondered what goes on in 'man caves'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountrySixty years service to Leamington WI recognisedHazel Garrett was a founding member of the Leamington branch of the Women's Institute back in 1950.14 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryTaranaki axeman wins rural sports awardJack Jordan won the Young New Zealand Rural Sportsperson of the Year award.14 Mar 07:52 PM
The CountryFishing contest hooks another generationFamily fishing contest has been going for more than 30 years.14 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountrySoaring food prices affecting Rotorua residentsRotorua locals are seeing an increase in their grocery bills with vegetable prices 12 per cent higher than this time last year.14 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryFruit and vege prices soar in TaurangaTauranga residents are feeling the pinch of soaring food prices, with some swapping fresh produce for tinned or frozen, and others 14 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryFed Farmers: TeenAg is an investment in the country's futureMore young people choosing a career in the primary industries is vital says Federated Farmers' Rick Powdrell.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryRural Women to be on new gun councilRural Women New Zealand is pleased to be included on the recently formed Firearms Safety Council of Aotearoa New Zealand14 Mar 01:13 AM
The CountrySafety warning as hunting season loomsShooters told to take care as roar gets under way.13 Mar 10:45 PM
The CountryKiwis 'too lazy' for lifestyle blockA Northland woman selling a small lifestyle block says Kiwis "think this is too much work" to take on the property.13 Mar 10:14 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Awards entrants wantedAre you a bit of a clever clogs with an invention that could help the agricultural industry? Then the Fieldays Innovation Awards is for you!13 Mar 07:40 PM
The CountryLeopard seal drops in for a snackAn visitor from across the ditch has snapped Tutukaka Harbour's Owha dining out on fresh fish.13 Mar 03:00 PM
The CountryListen: Dame Valerie Adams has 'so much fun' at Rural GamesJamie caught up with Dame Valerie at the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games where she been busy meeting and greeting her fans.13 Mar 02:17 AM
The CountryWanaka on display at A&P showAnother year, another record attendance at the Wanaka A&P Show.12 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryRural Games: Day 2 actionThe final day of the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games included speed shearing, coal shovelling, tree climbing plus an attempt on the egg throwing and catching world record.12 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryFive reasons pigs make great petsThey're extremely intelligent Pigs are smart and require about the same amount of training as a domestic dog. That means, if you spend 12 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryTV show trio turn rain boredom into muddy gamesThe three sisters who star in the hit television show Keeping up with the Kaimanawas uplifted riders and spectators spirits at Horse 12 Mar 05:18 AM
The CountryDame Valerie Adams' gumboot throwWatch Dame Valerie Adams throw a gumboot at the Hilux NZ Rural Games.Watch12 Mar 12:28 AM
The CountryPinetree's battle: 'I'll beat the bastard'Lady Verna says it took months for doctors to find out what was wrong with the former lock.11 Mar 05:15 PM
The CountryRural Games: Day 1 actionValerie Adams and Mahé Drysdale make guest appearances in an unfamiliar sport11 Mar 07:00 AM
The CountryThe Herald's gumboot champSouth Island reporter Kurt Bayer has clinched fourth spot in the New Zealand Gumboot Throwing Championships.11 Mar 03:50 AM
The CountryFishing - the ultimate marital pastimeCraig Cooper is extraordinarily badly qualified to write about fishing but has caught the same 73cm kingfish twice in two weeks. Or so he thinks.10 Mar 05:00 PM
