New Zealand'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural school marks major milestoneŌropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.18 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural familiesMums tell of 3 or 4-hour round trips to drive children to school.18 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandSurvey highlights Kiwis' food strugglesFood Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.17 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandIt's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiledHarawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.16 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus MussonThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.16 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandFishing takes patience but the boat took five yearsThe little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'15 Oct 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groupsFederated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.14 Oct 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in needOver 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.14 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandReplacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealedA sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.14 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play thereOne kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweetcorn secrets: How to grow the perfect cropOPINION: When I think of summer, I think of sweetcorn.12 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandGrowing Future Farmers needs more farm trainersGrowing Future Farmers has 131 applications instead of the projected 80 placements.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCull or protect? The deer debate of 1930“One could say that the deer are doing more good than harm."12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called EricRoss Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.11 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandFirst permaculture garden for Auckland Garden DesignFestGardeners keen on interesting design ideas are in for a treat.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarriers hone age-old craft at Central Districts contestOrganisers are hoping to make it an annual event.10 Oct 10:53 PM
New Zealand'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'10 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelWhere to find NZ’s best country pubsIn the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.10 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSuccession: Farmers encouraged to think about the futureFarmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.09 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.09 Oct 03:55 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay couple’s passion for fruit'We decided to simplify things and pick two or three fruits and do them well.'08 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mumVannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.07 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandWhale watching while picking winter-grown greens'People have seen whales out there and a lot of dolphins. It’s absolutely fantastic.'07 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuFrom Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far NorthKaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAvocado orchard worker devastated by eyesight declineKirsten Warbrooke noticed a dramatic difference in her eyesight in the last year.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Quite full-on and toey': Pup Miley is still a rookie on-farm'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'06 Oct 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Remarkable': Trout fishing season starts strong with largest fish in more than 20 years'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '06 Oct 06:26 PM
New ZealandDealing with 'ticky and lousy sheep' in 1921"Tick-infested sheep will not thrive, and tick-stained wool means low value."05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Chop and drop - your soil will thank youOpinion: With the warmer weather looming, it's time to get your soil well-fed.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Adkins diet: Sheep and beef couple growing pumpkin seedsClare and Grant Adkins grow premium pumpkin seeds on their Whanganui sheep and beef farm.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburbThe dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.04 Oct 04:00 PM
