PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passageBuilt to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain. 30 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightAnzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn DwightOPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see. 29 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightTop dog? My search for a new best friendOpinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?26 Apr 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: A little piece of paradise at the bottom of your gardenOpinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutionsOpinion: Kem Ormond looks into the boxthorn hedge and the inventive methods to tackle it.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
New Zealand'They can shear the sheep': Historic farm recreated in Minecraft for studyComputer game acts as an educational tool for students to learn about the primary sector.23 Apr 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Quite a lot at times': Farming with a toddler in tow'If you're drafting, you have to keep one eye on him and one eye on the sheep.'22 Apr 02:50 AM
OpinionHunter WellsEaster feasting has nothing on this farmer's appetiteBy one o’clock, what a man needs is viscera, innards, guts, offal.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree generations restore classic 1972 MiniPaige Sutton, 21, learned to drive the Mini after helping restore it during lockdown.20 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandNo room? No worries. Top veges to plant in your tiny gardenOPINION: Make the most of your limited patch with high-return vegetables.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Talking point': 1930 Ford pick-up turns heads at farmers' marketsA Coast & Country story about a Ford pick-up.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperiments in aerial topdressing in 1949"The aircraft which had arrived in New Zealand would be assembled shortly."19 Apr 04:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightThe great feijoa divide: NZ's enduring love/hate relationshipOpinion: Like it or loathe it, the feijoa is here — and it’s not going anywhere.17 Apr 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Each one had their own story': Author explores WWII experiences'Don’t know what you don’t know until you go digging': Dannevirke man's historic journey. 16 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding momentum: Gisborne Farmers Market's vibrant atmosphere and impactThe market has gone from strength to strength, and stallholders and visitors love it.16 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisisWest Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.14 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandClevedon - where the water buffalo roamRichard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.13 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'It’s friendship': Rural Women to celebrate centenaryThe organisation has around 1600 members nationally.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmall business success - How the Egg Project cracked itThe Egg Project near Himatangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.12 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teenMatthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.12 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my gardenOpinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.12 Apr 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandA-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frameLucy Penellum's photos highlight the resilience of the farming community.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNot her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarksBrooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow tech is helping rural women find the perfect bra fit'Rural women are often left with few choices.'11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful seasonA local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.09 Apr 04:28 PM