The CountryKatikati A&P goes from strength to strengthExhibitor numbers were well up on last year's show.03 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryShepherd leads the flockShearing champ Mark Baxter only took it up competitively to follow his fiance02 Mar 06:11 AM
The CountryWin for Gisborne woolhandlerGisborne woolhandler Aromia Ngarangione only wanted to pay off the student loan02 Mar 05:58 AM
The CountryA woolly good day at Kaitaia A&P showRacing sheep and a bearded dragon were among the highlights of the Kaitaia and Districts A&P show.01 Mar 11:45 PM
The CountryDeer farming: Keeping safe during 'the roar'A red deer stag in the rut can be more dangerous than a bull - but raising them to sell their antler velvet is Fraser Laird's passion. He 01 Mar 11:20 PM
The CountryCheeky student vet calendar is backMassey students devise a cheeky way to raise cash - stripping for a calendar01 Mar 10:28 PM
The CountryGrowing tropical fruits locally worth exploringNew Zealand imports more bananas per capita than any other developed country, but could be growing them locally.01 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryEnviro award for fifth-generation Bay View farmer5th-generation farmer & wife have won East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Award01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCow low can you go? Farmer's viral actA Rakaia farmer always talked about going viral - and now he has his wish.01 Mar 05:57 AM
The CountryDame Valerie Adams adds golden touch to NZ Rural GamesThe Olympic shot put champion will chance her arm at some very different sports next month at the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games in Palmerston North.28 Feb 01:29 AM
The CountryPoll: Should we shift summer school holidays?Do you think we should move the school holidays to catch the sun? Or is that a mad idea? Have your say in our poll.27 Feb 09:31 PM
The CountryFirst-time angler pulls in monster marlinWade Wilson made the catch of a lifetime from a tiny boat.27 Feb 12:09 AM
OpinionNiki BezzantCountdown's 'imperfect' produce affordable and sustainableCOMMENT: "Imperfect" fruit and vegetables are still healthy eating.25 Feb 11:15 PM
The CountryWhat are Kiwis putting in their trolleys?Healthy choices like fresh produce are in the top 10 of shoppers' picks.25 Feb 08:49 PM
The CountryStrange light spotted over TaurangaThe light retreated at such an astonishing speed it was gone within three or four seconds.25 Feb 08:33 PM
The CountryThomson brought joy to equestrian fansObituary By Virginia Caro The equestrian world lost a major benefactor with the unexpected death of Barbara Thomson in a tragic accident 24 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryFamily has firm links to homesteadThe old Gane homestead on the hillside near the Omokoroa Fire Station may have been demolished to make way for more housing, but memories 23 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryPlenty to enter at A&P showAnyone who can get their hands on a home-grown cucumber - long green (but not telegraph), long white, short white or apple - will 23 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountrySun shines on the Broadwood showThe weather gods did just the right thing for Saturday's North Hokianga A&P show at Broadwood, delivering heavy rain a few days before 23 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountrySleepy town transforms into Wild WestNot many festivals include robberies and shoot-outs in their list of attractions, but then Waimamaku's Wild West Fest is no ordinary 23 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountrySubdividing farm can unlock capitalSubdividing part of the family farm may be an option for Northland farming families wanting to unlock some of their farm's capital 22 Feb 07:59 PM
The CountryTown prepares for harvest festivityThe Marton Harvest Fair is on again to celebrate the season in true country fashion. More than 160 quality stalls will offer food22 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryKiwi parents who home schooled their nine childrenRaising nine is no easy feat. The Arthur family of Marton reveal why - and how - they home schooled all their children.21 Feb 07:38 PM
The CountryThe woman behind Kiwi Onion DipA former home economist is being hailed as a new Kiwi hero after a journalist launched an investigation to track down the original creator of NZ's favourite party food.21 Feb 05:30 AM
The CountryGamebirds in sights during special huntsA_hbt043652-15.JPG: Paradise shelduck will be in the sights of Northland hunters this weekend during a special shooting summer season. no 20 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryRural GP Team Awards to start soonThe search is on again for New Zealand's best Rural General Practice Team of the Year as judged by the community.19 Feb 10:27 PM
The CountryCelebration of mill's 150 yearsA founding feature of North Otago farm life is celebrating its 150th birthday this weekend. Clarks Mill, a four-storey building made 17 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryRodeo gets rough ride with boycott callHunterville's rodeo will kick off next Friday amid calls for the public to boycott the event. Animal advocacy organisation SAFE says 17 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryOlive oil to orange juice: Is the food you're buying 'fake'?It may come as a shock that your favourite groceries could just be cheap knock-offs - unless you know how to distinguish a genuine product from a fake.16 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRegan Tucker turning to countryRegan Tucker turned to country music to combat the lows of the dairy downturn. And now he's released three albums, won an artist 16 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryGearing up for Hawke's Bay vintage machinery expoAfter a four-year wait, the Hawke's Bay Vintage Machinery Club is holding its second Junction Vintage Machinery Expo next month. Like 16 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountrySubdividing farms gives equity optionsSubdividing part of the family farm may be a valuable and unconsidered option for farming families wanting to unlock some of their 15 Feb 02:59 AM
The CountryPoll: Rural mail changes - have your sayFrom the 1st April, there will be no letter deliveries or mail pick-ups on Saturdays for rural customers who are currently on a six 15 Feb 02:49 AM
The CountrySun shines on Huinga beer festDrinking good beer can often make the world feel like a sunnier place and the sun smiled on the beer swilling tasters attending the 15 Feb 02:00 AM
