'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers
'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'
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'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up
Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.
No scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P Show
In one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.
'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auction
David Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.
Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Woman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse poo
A Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.
The Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest
'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Seventeen hooked this summer: Is a warming Hawke Bay now officially a marlin capital?
Unprecedented marlin and yellowfin tuna catches across the Bay as 'marine heatwave' hits.
The secret to the perfect sausage roll
Be the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.
Journey of grief: Woman who lost 11 horses in cyclone on why she's leaving Hawke's Bay
Flooding dealt Michelle Skafer a blow that Stable Hearts in Pākōwhai can't recover from.
He loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patch
Increasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.
No regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural Southland
Families say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.
Watch: Close encounter - 10-year-old's shark shock on Hauraki Gulf
A spate of shark sightings and encounters have already made headlines this summer.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone Gabrielle
Many East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
'Fantastic': The Big Feed raises over 700,000 meals
Donations are still rolling in and the lines are still open.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Nature reserve stalwart loves sharing his knowledge
Rhys Mills is a key person at the Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
Rural telethon The Big Feed in full swing
Telethon aims to provide mince and milk meals for over 110 foodbanks across NZ.
Sunflower business blooms from family tragedy
'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'
Megan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titles
Sponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.
'It’s going to be epic': Dave Letele ready for The Big Feed
A 14-hour live telethon is a step outside the Brown Buttabean's comfort zone.
'Our farming community is hurting': Urgent plea to reduce quad bike risks
“It is in our DNA to protect one another - this Christmas we must make that happen.”
The naked truth about gardening - it's a date!
"Gardening without clothes symbolises shedding the layers between us and nature."
What's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodge
The lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.
Man walks for days fundraising for life-saving rescue helicopter
"I was told the only reason I was alive was because of my heart."
Twice bittern: Trapper spots rare native bird for second time
Conservation group ensuring a safe home for rare bird.
Rural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral
'Truthfully I'm not worried,' says 'tomboy' stock agent.
‘Lean on a gate, talk to a mate’ hits the States
'It doesn’t matter what country you live in, it’s just how you deal with it and get help.'
Hey, you! Get onto my land! Faroese use Viking era law to cash in on tourism
How to make the most of a tourism boom - pay-to-access nature.
'Dad’s a bit mortified': Vet students revive nude calendar tradition
“It’s not meant to be raunchy; it’s just a bit of fun.”