Coast & Country News
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
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.
Digital 'twin' the future of forests
A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand.
Meet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant
“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
What's next for award winning dairy trainee Kirwyn Ellis?
Find out what makes the Pirongia 20-year-old tick.
Music and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle block
Experimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.
Pollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees
“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”
Rebuilding history a family affair
He used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.
From derelict quarry to an arboretum with a twist
It's hard to believe the land was once a derelict, greywacke quarry 30 years ago.
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
Meet dragline enthusiast Neil Fitzgerald
'Using draglines I dug canals, formed stopbanks and cleared drains all over the Waikato.'
'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates
“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."
More from The Country
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
More from Rural Life
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
'I thought I would lose everything': Matt Chisholm's highs and lows
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
More from SunLive and The Weekend Sun
'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracks
A witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.