New ZealandNew Zealand's 'remarkable' pigs in 1928"New Zealand has to-day 40 pigs for every 1000 cows, an increase of 10% in seven years."07 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFormer Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twinsLife is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving DayAround 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.06 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandCharity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in needThe food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.06 Jun 02:30 AM
New Zealand'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'02 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandThe art of composting with Andrea ColemanAndrea Coleman knows a thing or two about composting. Kem Ormond finds out more.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVegetables only a mother could loveOPINION: They may be unattractive and difficult, but that doesn't mean they're not tasty.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExploring NZ's flax industry: A glimpse into the pastBy 1937, New Zealand flax seeds were used to establish a farm in "Charleton", England.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKing of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe legacy of Rene Orchiston's flax collectionHarakeke holds significant cultural importance at Quaker Settlement30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT recordsFarmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1. 30 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
New Zealand'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways ProgrammeYoung farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.25 May 11:04 PM
New ZealandPreserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.25 May 09:44 PM
New ZealandHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoSue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.24 May 05:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Yummy yams and why you should grow themOpinion: Yams are New Zealand’s little pink morsels of sweetness.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandButter churns great and small in the 1930s"Its barrel alone weighs more than nine tons, and its gear box weighs three tons 6cwt."24 May 04:59 PM
New ZealandSweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee DayWinter is coming, but there’s a surprising bright spot in the world of pollinators.20 May 03:25 AM
New ZealandUrgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'18 May 11:47 PM
New Zealand'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwifeMidwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.18 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandModel railway enthusiasts bring farming history to lifeClub initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.17 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farmOpinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 19301930s starlings attacked hawks and stole from letterboxes, but they still had fans.17 May 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightLet’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn DwightOPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Whanganui trust is reviving ancient seeds for better healthThe trust's mission is to find the best foods in the world for human health.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDevcich Farmstead: A window into NZ's Dalmatian heritageSimun Devcich and his brothers bought the farm block in 1915. 16 May 03:28 AM
LifestyleTheir adopted pig charmed the world. Then their romance crumbledEsther's dads, Jenkins and Walter, founded a 20ha sanctuary for her and other animals.15 May 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural townThe clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.14 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandA career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titlesTararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.13 May 03:47 AM
