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'Lucky escape': The perils of wool transport in 1948

"The truck, travelling at a slow speed, failed to balance and completely capsized."

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes

“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers

$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.

Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming

Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.

Country Calendar is back and as great as ever

Welcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.

Rural community still cherishes their hall

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP

A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.

Tutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi Ohomai

Changes were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.

John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer

Reece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.

'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs

New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.

'Don’t steal my fish': Orca battle fishermen who hooked massive competition tuna

'Some orca have clearly learned that fishing lines can equate to an easy meal.'

‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone

The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.

Far North’s latest museum telling story of NZ maritime history

Chucks Cove Maritime Experience has a container shipload of exhibits.

'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser

'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'

Vege tips: Why carrots are worth their weight in gold

Opinion: Well-organised gardeners can be rewarded with carrots almost all year round.

Opinion: A big night out of indoor bowls

Opinion: It took exactly four bowls for me to make a dick of myself.

‘Bad conditions’: Shearers’ quarters back in the day

Some farmers ran foul of the Shearers Accommodation Bill of 1919.

'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire

'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'