The CountryOur man eyes up gumboot podiumReporter Kurt Bayer sets his sights on taking on the best gumboot throwers in the country.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCountry fair at Puna School promises funA relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School's annual Country Fair.10 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryListen: Craig Wiggins steals Mackay's limelightCraig Wiggins gives us an update on his involvement in the CB Norwood Rural Sports Awards and the Hilux Rural Games which are both on this weekend.09 Mar 10:19 PM
The CountryTrump that...wood chopping legend Jason Wynyard on beating his American banWorld wood chopping legend Jason Chandler on blossoming in his 40s...and how he intends to compete in his 50s.09 Mar 09:22 PM
The CountryRural Games raises the baa in entertainmentThe start of the annual Hilux New Zealand Rural Games is marked today with the Running of the Wools - hundreds of sheep running through 09 Mar 08:39 PM
The CountrySnapper comp heading for a selloutA_PD140315NADSNAP1e.JPG Kamo man Troy Notton won the 2015 Snapper Bonanza's top prize of $30,000 with this 8.315kg fish hooked on 09 Mar 08:27 PM
The CountryDogs banned from Wanaka A&P ShowEvery man (but not his dog) is welcome at this year's Wanaka A&P Show.09 Mar 08:19 PM
The CountryPregnant: Should you really avoid fruit and veg?Pregnant women should avoid eating leafy greens and fruit because of pesticides which could harm their baby's brain, a US expert has warned.09 Mar 06:00 PM
The Country'Best days off farm' are back againFarmers and others who visit the Central Districts Field Days next week will be treated to dog shows, tractor pulls and an aerial 09 Mar 09:00 AM
The CountryRural Bachelor of the Year after 'gallant gents'Do you think you have what it takes to be the New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays' Rural Bachelor of the Year?08 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryA room with a brewIn this hotel you can enjoy a chilled beer in the shower and top up from your own draught tap.08 Mar 09:25 PM
The CountryListen: Naked Calendar secrets with Paul BlondellDom George chats to Paul Blondell about taking part in the Massey vet student naked calendar Barely There.08 Mar 08:58 PM
The CountryPoll: Should children be banned from using quad bikes?The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is calling for quad bikes to be banned after the death of a 6-year old girl. Do you think they are overreacting?08 Mar 08:10 PM
The CountryCalls to ban kids on quad bikesNumber of kids dying in quad bike accidents 'unacceptable' say Australian doctors.08 Mar 05:51 PM
The CountryDefunct dairy factory now has new lifeA defunct dairy factory has been turned into am art workshop and curio shop.08 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryFarm shutting its gates on funDave Hunger is closing the gate on open days at the farm due to safety concerns.07 Mar 08:12 PM
The CountryGumboot Day roaring success againA "humdinger" of a successful Taihape Gumboot Day has had the town buzzing all week.07 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountrySpearfisher's first shot lands record marlinA young Northlander has a pending world record after spearing a 164.8kg striped marlin.07 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryToheroa making comebackDespite a comeback on Ninety Mile Beach a ban remains on collecting toheroa06 Mar 11:13 PM
HorticultureDavid Stewart: Rain puts salad lines in short supplyThe last few days have been extremely difficult with all green leafy salad lines being in very short supply. The heavy rain two 06 Mar 10:53 PM
The CountryPoll: What do you think of the Prime Minister's superannuation plans?Take our poll and have your say about the Prime Minister's proposed plans for superannuation.06 Mar 10:09 PM
The CountryIs your child New Zealand's 'quirkiest' horse rider?Hampton & Harlow Equestrian are looking for young Kiwi riding enthusiasts to take the reins as New Zealand's 'quirkiest' horse rider.06 Mar 09:34 PM
The CountryDolphins delight at Whale BayA trip to the beach saw a once-in-a-lifetime dolphin experience for a Whangarei mum and daughter.06 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryThirst for beer drives growth for hopsNew Zealanders may be re-discovering their taste for beer. And renewing that love affair is helping a valuable local industry. Hops06 Mar 05:30 AM
The CountryHenry captured by fowl meansAfter five months on the run, Henry the rooster has been caught - thanks to a honeytrap.05 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHonour for fishing industry pioneerA Whanganui businesswoman who was at the forefront of the country's fishing industry for about 30 years will be inducted into the 04 Mar 04:05 PM
The CountryGolden Shears: Final resultsNorthland-raised Hawke's Bay shearer Rowland Smith has tonight completed an amazing reply to his omission from the New Zealand World 04 Mar 10:20 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: 'How to Dad' attends National Gumboot DayHow to Dad YouTube star Jordan Watson made a guest appearance at the gumboot throwing competition in Taihape - but did his skill with gumboot throwing match his skill in front of the camera? Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Mar 07:30 AM
The CountryStratford's Golden Shears hopesInvercargill shearer Nathan Stratford has loomed as a big Golden Shears hope04 Mar 05:30 AM
The CountryShear family effortA Napier couple is looking towards a unique double at the Golden Shears in Masterton today, although not the one they were after. Married 04 Mar 01:29 AM
The CountryCroucher riding for Horse of the Year success (+video)Rotorua's Oliver Croucher, 17, is making the step up from competing on ponies and is feeling confident ahead of New Zealand's premier equestrian competition.03 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryFishing: Remarkable men who fuelled quest for 'grander'Even though metrics has been the official system of weights and measures for a generation now, serious anglers still rank their catches the old-fashioned way.03 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwis win woolhandling testTwo crack Kiwi woolhandlers have drawn first blood in the Masterton leg of the twin Transtasman shearing and woolhandling series' 03 Mar 09:51 AM
The CountryGolden Shears: World champion outWorld Champion shearer John Kirkpatrick fails to reach Golden Shears Open final03 Mar 09:05 AM
