PremiumPremiumAirlines'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca businessThe herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.01 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandSmall but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne AnnanAnnan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.31 Mar 06:25 PM
New ZealandThird-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championshipRotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.30 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandThe great bunny stoush of 1934The Country takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.30 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFarrier Sarah Brown is not horsing aroundScotswoman Sarah Brown has always been interested in being a farrier.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandGood yarns on Whanganui River Rd mail runReporter Liz Wylie hitches a ride in the mail van.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA new home for Piquet Hill FarmsAfter more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.29 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandLow and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burnersA Bay duo offer masterclasses aimed at the would-be 'barbecue god or goddess'.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeparating fact from fiction on social mediaOPINION: Social media is not the professional’s friend.26 Mar 08:04 PM
LifestyleFeijoa glut? Here's how to make the most of themTips to take advantage of this Kiwi favourite.23 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandTraction engine debate heats up in 1891Kem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.23 Mar 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Light bulb moments': Why Georgie is helping high country farmers“My values are family, preservation of nature, and sustainability."23 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat produce is in season for autumn?Out with the old, in with the new – what’s good buying in the produce section right now.22 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandInterest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolmentsA strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.20 Mar 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandCouple's advice after 65 years of marriageDawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.19 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
New Zealand'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
LifestyleThe final harvest: Making the most of peaches, plums and nectarinesYou can hold on to those seasonal summer flavours in myriad delicious ways.16 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: The week three tractor drivers diedKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.16 Mar 03:59 PM
New Zealand'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolo? Yolo! Meet legend of the sport Curly, still got it at 77Phillip 'Curly' Thompson is still playing polo at the age of 77.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Farm vehicle safety and Otiwhiti Station partial saleA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.14 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandNever miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials clubHore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorms spark community action through catchment group“A healthier river means a healthier community."12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menuExplore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.10 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessAvocado orchard joins flavours festivalThe avocado capital of Katikati welcomes new orchard tourism business.10 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Fritter Festival Slice of Heaven with Kiwi favouritesAbout 4000 people took part in the event at Semenoff Stadium on Saturday.10 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandShear frustration from the 1930s to nowKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: How rural NZ can 'join together' to save the Commonwealth GamesOpinion: The rural sector needs to put its best Red Band forward and take on the hosting.08 Mar 03:59 PM