New ZealandLivestock agent Lars Hardy has gift of the gavelThe PGG Wrightson livestock agent is passionate about stock and auctioneering.17 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Why finger limes are worth the splurgeOPINION: These are the most gorgeous fruits I have tried in a long while.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: 'A terrible thing' - 1935 foot-and-mouth warning"We should not take any risks with it,” said Mr. T. L. Lancaster.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Grow spring onions, make potato saladOPINION: Spring onions are versatile but this dish is my favourite use for them.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Virtually nothing is wasted': The art of taxidermy“Very little of the actual animal is used in the taxidermy,” Mark Walker says.15 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandOpinion: 'Good' is great in rural conversationsOPINION: 'It’s partly about economy of words. Why use 10 words when one will do?'15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing titleOPINION: Gumboot throwing is a bit of art and harder than you think.15 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven“Every day is different and we feel as though we’re making a difference in people’s day.”14 Nov 08:45 PM
New Zealand'He was a top bloke': Kiwi Elvis impersonator allegedly killed by fellow muso'He loved his music... it's such a shame he died the way he did.'13 Nov 08:51 PM
New Zealand'The more farmers earn, the more they spend': Ross Bowmar takes on The Country Fast FiveFive questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.13 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandFamily tickled pink with peony business“This is our office! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to working a nine-to-five.”11 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Eating thistles? Don't knock it 'til you've tried itOPINION: These thistles are a staple in the French diet.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 1912 North Island A and P Show draught horse debacleKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in timeKem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeat the Need holds online auction to help Kiwis doing it tough“Every bid in this auction brings us closer to ... ensuring no one in NZ goes hungry."07 Nov 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilienceKirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.07 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandSafe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.07 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThis cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's bestPaul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.06 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandBay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on SaturdayBay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.05 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom seeds to giants: The transformation of Hawke's Bay's Little RedwoodsLittle Redwood Grove at Te Mata Park turns 50.05 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne farmer runs 11 marathons in three days in Backyard Ultra World Team ChampsTomlinson and NZ teammates place sixth overall as limits of human endurance are pushed04 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandThreat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.03 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Post changes: Is this the end of the home letterbox?NZ Post floats cluster mailboxes.03 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Asparagus - to plant, or not to plantOPINION: 'I buy asparagus from the local radiator shop but here's how you can grow it'.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNoxious weed? The gorse discourse of the 1940sKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore women and girls playing rugby in NZ than ever beforeA record 33,757 women and girls play rugby, a 15% increase this season in NZ.01 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRemembering Beryl Lee: A trailblazer in harness racingBeryl Lee left school and started working with horses at the age of 13.01 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandGreta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notificationsSPCA warns loud noises can frighten animals, leading to injuries, stress, and even death.01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFarm cadet training facility for Hawke's BayThe training facility will be at a 3600ha sheep and beef farm, Moeangiangi.31 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandTe Puna School Country Fair is back in businessCovid pandemic lockdown forced the fair into mothballs four years ago.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandFrom trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safetyA former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.30 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandRural communities need more targeted mental health support - advocatesRural communities face health inequities say advocates30 Oct 08:46 PM
New ZealandThe town where kids bring their tractors to schoolBring a Tractor to School Day is a big event on the Darfield High School calendar.30 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandA decade without steam - now the train is back for Art Deco FestivalThe train will be based in Napier throughout the February 13-17 festival.29 Oct 10:15 PM
