LifestyleWattle be next — regional council whips up weed icecreamWattle seeds were just for the birds . . . until someone came up with wattle icecream.22 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandRodeo protesters 'small, flaky group'Spectators enjoyed a full day of action while more than 100 people protested outside.19 Feb 07:38 PM
BusinessSwazi Man shares his success mantraFrom caribou hunting to starting a business, clothing label founder to share learnings18 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSiblings compete for Farmer of the YearWest Auckland siblings could come face-to-face at FMG Young Farmer of the Year.18 Feb 06:56 AM
EntertainmentBalmy show day draws Raetihi crowdsRaetihi A&P Show popular with families big turn out on the day18 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandAre rodeos all but over?Banned in many parts of the world, is it time to call time on rodeos in New Zealand?16 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandRodeo organiser unfazed by protestersAnimal Welfare Code adhered to, says organiser and bull breeder Shane Bird.16 Feb 12:00 AM
Education'It's Peter Jackson eat your heart out kind of stuff'School's amazing maze keeps rural teacher employed.09 Feb 02:02 AM
SportIsaacson makes equestrian history at 70Equestrian dynasty began by jumping a bamboo stick and beer crate fence in Dannevirke.08 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCan't afford a house? Build tinyA Katikati family has started a small business, Build Tiny Ltd.02 Feb 05:35 AM
BusinessMaori sheep and beef farms in runningThe Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPulling the crowds for 32 weekends a year supports lifestyleSmall businesses on the move make for a kind of freedom - but it's not for everyone29 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamilies flock to Turakina for Scots-style funScottish sports and culture attract about 1500 to highland games at Turakina29 Jan 01:00 AM
LifestyleNew varieties displayed at Whanganui flower showGood quality dahlias, gladioli and other flowers, fruit and vegetables displayed to public28 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMassive blue marlin 'once in a lifetime fish'Blue marlin catch comes just shy of beating 46-year-old club record.21 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandPapamoa fisher holds world record at 8Papamoa 8-year-old chases fishing world records.21 Jan 07:02 PM
OpinionFarming should stop supporting rodeosCOMMENT: Farming should stop supporting rodeos.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMudtopia costs council $437,000Mudtopia Festival costs $437,000 but councillors put it down to teething problems.07 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandThere's Wally! And there!Mudlark fun might have been had, but the course was not for the faint-hearted22 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandMeet the Rural Bachelor of the YearThe 27-year-old is a deer and beef farm manager from Fairlie.17 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Pen and paper is out as farmers move to devicesFarmers moving to apps for real-time data. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.16 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandRobots take limelight at FieldaysFarmers caught a glimpse of the future at Fieldays on Thursday.15 Jun 05:00 PM
TechnologyOn the cutting edge of rural innovationInnovations and inventions are on display at this year's National Agricultural Fieldays.15 Jun 04:05 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanWe're on your side, Nats tell farmersCOMMENT: National is not going to shy away from a fight over polarising issues.15 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Business is good at Fieldays NZME Head of Business Fran O'Sullivan talks to Senior Business Reporter Jamie Gray about what Fieldays means for the agricultural industry. Watch14 Jun 11:49 PM
AgribusinessFarmers upbeat despite cold FieldaysFarmers upbeat, despite the cold at Fieldays.14 Jun 04:39 AM
New ZealandFonterra farms to record climate pollutionDairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.14 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandFocus: Fielddays kicks offNew Zealand's largest agricultural event has officially begun. Watch14 Jun 03:16 AM
AgribusinessNZ dairy recovery will open up choicesDairy's recovery will open up choices for farmers, ANZ says.13 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleSouthon debuts at FieldaysMark Southon reckons he can share cooking and dating tips to this year's rural bachelors.13 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWould you date this farming bachelor?Rural hunk in the annual hunt for love has a thing or two to offer the right woman.12 Jun 08:10 PM
AgribusinessHamilton's homegrown heat-tolerant cowsTwo Hamilton men have discovered a gene which allows cows to tolerate high temperatures12 Jun 06:11 PM
New ZealandFarmers' health new focus at FieldaysIt's not all the about the animals - Fieldays its looking after farmers' health too.12 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandFocus: Hunt for the rural hunkLaura McGoldrick meets the rural bachelors competing for the Golden Gumboot. Watch12 Jun 01:07 AM
