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Otago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashion
Georgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.
Growing hops in the 1800s
Pastures Past: "The hop culture industry is about to be established in Wellington."
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut
How did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?
Kem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rust
Opinion: I want to grow a good crop of garlic, but I seem to grow a good crop of rust!
'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928
"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."
Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings
The students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.
What do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?
Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
How environmental rules led farming duo into making craft beer
Elissa Cooper talks about finding success in brewing while juggling running a farm.
The rural women breaking the grass ceiling in the 1940s
Women’s Division of the Farmer’s Union became Women’s Division Federated Farmers in 1947.
Kem Ormond: Chelsea Flower Show a wealth of floral wonder
OPINION: I was drawn into the Great Pavilion with its dazzling displays.
Hawke's Bay Farmers Market thrilled to be named the best
'This award serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of our stallholders.'
Eggbeaters and electric fences: Why Fieldays was my heyday - Glenn Dwight
Opinion: 7-year-old Glenn tried not to learn but Fieldays still taught him a thing or two.
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ordinary farm scene photographs given a painting-like quality
Capturing the innocence of a young child who sees the farm as his playground.
Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate Old Boy to walk 100km for fundraising.
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Music and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle block
Experimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.
What can you grow in your kitchen?
Herbs and microgreens are easier than you think (and it's cheaper than buying them).
Pāmu keen to grow new generation of farmers
New apprenticeship scheme combines on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills.
Pollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees
“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”
Sick of rotting produce? These are the fruit and veg that last the longest
With the right knowledge and storage, you can cut food waste and save money.
Exhibition hopes for a revival in art of woollen crafts
'Unless we get young people to come on board and show an interest, these crafts will die.'
Rebuilding history a family affair
He used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.
Tips to stop wasting food: Why ‘just in case’ is costing you money
'People buy broccoli and lettuce every week because that’s what they have always done.'
Northlander stars in return of TV show Young Riders
It took a while to get used to being on camera but it soon became second nature.
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
Rebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.
'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
Benson Thomas and Hattie MacLennan once lived a city life in Auckland.
'A bit of banter': Competition on the maimai still high after 35 years of father-son duck shooting
'If someone does a terrible shot we let them know.'