New ZealandWhy Eden Orchards is freezing cherries'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'30 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandSchool, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'28 Jan 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'25 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'23 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand upFounded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P ShowIn one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auctionDavid Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.16 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandRural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and outThe Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman set to lay complaint after encounter with council staffer over horse pooA Northlander claims a Far North Holdings staffer was aggressive over her horse's poo.15 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandThe Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.15 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandSeventeen 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.15 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe secret to the perfect sausage rollBe the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJourney of grief: Woman who lost 11 horses in cyclone on why she's leaving Hawke's BayFlooding dealt Michelle Skafer a blow that Stable Hearts in Pākōwhai can't recover from.14 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandHe loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patchIncreasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural SouthlandFamilies say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.11 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Close encounter - 10-year-old's shark shock on Hauraki GulfA spate of shark sightings and encounters have already made headlines this summer.09 Jan 07:17 AM
New ZealandExplainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoidHowever, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandEast Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone GabrielleMany East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.21 Dec 09:39 PM
New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Fantastic': The Big Feed raises over 700,000 mealsDonations are still rolling in and the lines are still open.17 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandChronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the callThe programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi14 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiserA tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.14 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandNature reserve stalwart loves sharing his knowledgeRhys Mills is a key person at the Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.13 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandRural telethon The Big Feed in full swingTelethon aims to provide mince and milk meals for over 110 foodbanks across NZ.13 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandSunflower business blooms from family tragedy'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'12 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandMegan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titlesSponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.12 Dec 07:32 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be epic': Dave Letele ready for The Big FeedA 14-hour live telethon is a step outside the Brown Buttabean's comfort zone.11 Dec 11:08 PM
New Zealand'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.”11 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandThe naked truth about gardening - it's a date!"Gardening without clothes symbolises shedding the layers between us and nature."11 Dec 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Taihape Town Hall means to locals"It’s an iconic building."10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat's on offer at $30,000 a night luxury lodgeThe lodge has an ultra luxe farmhouse charm but it's the wildlife that leaves its mark.07 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandMan walks for days fundraising for life-saving rescue helicopter"I was told the only reason I was alive was because of my heart."07 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandTwice bittern: Trapper spots rare native bird for second timeConservation group ensuring a safe home for rare bird.07 Dec 04:30 AM
LifestyleRural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral'Truthfully I'm not worried,' says 'tomboy' stock agent.05 Dec 11:51 PM
