The CountryComment: Check before you click and shareWe are only a few weeks into 2017 but already it seems the phrase of the year might very well be the "F" one. Fake news. The phrase 31 Jan 02:10 AM
The CountryA new church at last for MoerewaA new church has been opened in Moerewa, more than 60 years after the community began fundraising. The Catholic Church of St Therese 30 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountryFrom the bright lights of London to country NZA story on Lloyd Rooney's life could be a best seller in my book ... but let's just start with the appetiser - new cookbook The Quay 30 Jan 08:08 PM
The CountryWayne shows the way at dog trailsWaverley's Wayne Rowe and his dog Toru had a big day out at the Ohingaiti Sports Day last week. They won the open, intermediate and 30 Jan 08:04 PM
The CountryA&P shearing may attract top namesLast year's Dannevirke's A&P Show shearing featured several international shearers who pushed the New Zealand contingent, one making 30 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryDairy returning to Dannevirke A&P ShowAfter an absence of at least a decade from Dannevirke's A&P Show, dairy is returning in 2017. Interest generated in the recent Manawatu 29 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountrySun shines on well-attended rodeoThe crowds flocked to Lawrence to check out the annual rodeo and bask in the sun on Saturday. Lawrence Rodeo Club publicity officer 29 Jan 10:22 PM
The CountryWatch: Rotorua A&P ShowAfter 108 years, the Rotorua A&P Show is as strong as ever. Watch29 Jan 03:07 AM
The CountryKiwiburn risesEvery year in late January a community of tents emerges from a paddock in Hunterville. Kiwiburn brings together artists, and alternative 29 Jan 12:31 AM
The CountryEnd of the golden age of craft beer?Epic brewer-owner Luke Nicholas found out recently, there is a degree of fame to be found at the bottom of a bottle.28 Jan 06:40 PM
EditorialEditorial: Serve them rightThere are vegans who not only will not touch dead meat but while avoid any products of living things.28 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMy life - it's turned to pooTo the outsider looking in, horse riders can look a bit unapproachable. I mean, they sit up there on their gleaming steeds, looking 27 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryLiving in the country can be challengingAt times of stock or weather crisis it is more than just the finances that take a battering within the farming community. There is 27 Jan 08:34 PM
The CountryEnjoying country life at showBeing a bit of a country girl at heart I love the annual A&P Show. It's a parade of all that's good about the Kiwi country life 27 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryA&P Show goes on without hell driversWhen the Dannevirke and Districts A&P Show opens next Friday, there will be fun and excitement, but gone is the death-defying entertainment 26 Jan 10:40 PM
The CountryHorsepower at Te Puke A&P showIt's not just livestock and produce that will showcase the distract at this year's Te Puke A&P Show. There will also be horsepower. Engines 26 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryPoll: Should Waitangi Day be Kiwi lamb day?The Country's Jamie Mackay reckons the Aussies have the right idea. Today is Australia Day and across the lucky country Aussies 25 Jan 11:44 PM
The CountryBaa-n on sheep inspires new rodeo ideaA ban on sheep at a popular rodeo in Whanganui has led to an idea to dress men up as sheep to take part at the event instead.25 Jan 06:52 AM
The CountryHarvesting the fruits of a vege patchThe vegetable garden is always a place of action, with sowing and planting best undertaken little and often to ensure continuous harvesting24 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryCountry's coming to HastingsThey might not be Hank Williams or Dolly Parton, but the line-up for the fifth Branded Country Music Fest is bound to get a few toes 24 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryMcDuffs calls 'last drinks'After 25 years Dunedin's craft beer outlet McDuffs Drewery has been sold.22 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryMangamahu 'superfood' on offerNew Zealand blueberries have been hailed as a "superfood" - and Whanganui folk will be able to get their fill on Monday. The Walford 19 Jan 10:01 PM
The CountryKatikati A&P dates back to 1913Roll up and make a picnic day of it at the shady Katikati Domain - that's how the Katikati A&P Show was promoted in 1957. The Western 19 Jan 08:00 AM
The CountryAvocado festival a huge success for all"Bypass, bypass, bypass," shouted Richard O'Brien at his cameo performance as guest of the Kokomo band at the 2017 Katikati Avocado 19 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryListen: Can Jack Keeys make agriculture 'sexy'?Waikato University student Jack Keeys has co-ordinated the Rabobank Agri-Leadership Programme to tempt fellow students into a career in agriculture.19 Jan 02:07 AM
The CountryFarmer, 50, reveals secret to toned bodyA fifty-year-old fitness fanatic has revealed the secret to her youthful physique and rock hard abs.18 Jan 11:27 PM
The CountryEducation: Grass is greener for AlanSwitching from teaching to farming was a big move for Alan Syme, but one made far easier by his decision to complete a diploma in 18 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryRural regional health programme launchesA health programme aiming to enhance the medical workforce in the regions and rural New Zealand will be launched on Monday at Whakatane 18 Jan 01:29 AM
The CountryLifestyle block owner awaits dry summerLast year's rainfall was well down on the average for previous years, Norsewood weather-watcher Lyn McConchie's records show. "We 17 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryKaikohe show a great day outThe Kaikohe AP&H Association is promising a great family day out when it stages its annual show for the 90th time on Saturday. There 16 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryAnother Beef and Lamb award for BarrelhouseMatt Charlton is re-arranging the walls of the Barrelhouse Restaurant and Bar to accommodate yet another plate signifying the "Highest 16 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryFoodies flock to Katikati festivalOrganisers of the annual Katikati Avocado, Food and Wine Festival say they are thrilled with the crowd turnout and promise next year's 15 Jan 11:44 PM
The CountryFree rider thrills A&P Show crowdDunedin free rider Talia Allison's daredevil display of skill and trust stole the show at the Lake Hayes A&P Show. Ms Allison (23) 15 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryA&P Show great for 'citified' kidsThere was something for everyone at the Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show yesterday - from strongmen throwing heavy rocks to sheep racing 15 Jan 08:43 PM
