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On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine

On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.

Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation

Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.

'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue

'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.

Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong

As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.

Vege tips: Glasshouse vs tunnel house - the pros and cons

Opinion: A glasshouse or a tunnel house, which suits your needs?

New Zealand's 'remarkable' pigs in 1928

"New Zealand has to-day 40 pigs for every 1000 cows, an increase of 10% in seven years."

Opinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheese

Opinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.

Former Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twins

Life is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.

'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses

Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.

Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records

Farmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1.

School farm course sees 120 students flock to agriculture

The farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.

'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple

A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'

It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.

Could catnip wine be NZ's next big export?

'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'

An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ

An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.

'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways Programme

Young farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.

Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'

Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.

Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato

Sue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.