'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
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Soil Sisters bringing people together on the land
"There’s a real magic that happens when we get together and put our hands in the Earth.”
Beefing up farm aid in the 70s
"To encourage farmers to build storage for winter feed the Government is to provide aid."
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Herald journalist tries durian hotpot for the first time and finds it 'yummy'
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
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'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
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How dairy! CCTV sheds light, but mystery milkman's motive unclear
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Mystery milk bottles confound Alexandra residents
'Are we delving into kind of a Midsomer Murders type territory, minus the murders?'
'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popular
Butchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.
'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.
'Losing their connectivity': Concern NZ Post is leaving farming areas
Postal services in Māpua and Upper Moutere are to stop next month.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Historic HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surprise
Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
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Why you should give the humble broad bean a break
Opinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
Just the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes true
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.
King and Queen bestow royal title on unlikely recipient
His Majesty's visit to Guernsey has been a very special one for one goat.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
'The time has arrived': Plea to revive Young Farmers Clubs after WWII
Pastures Past: “The success of the future farming community depends on you."
Scraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kings
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How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
Opinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
The quiet strength of social supermarkets
OPINION: The Whakatāne social supermarket is a shining example of community collaboration.