Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Why every garden needs a persimmon tree
Opinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.
Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.
'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930s
Roads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
Waikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskies
The team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.
'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue
'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.
Kiwi first-time farmer on what Clarkson's reality show gets right and wrong
As in Clarkson's Farm, author Rebecca Hayter switched city living for the country.
Vege tips: Glasshouse vs tunnel house - the pros and cons
Opinion: A glasshouse or a tunnel house, which suits your needs?
Lifestyle news from around NZ
How often you should be cleaning your toilet, according to experts
Clean frequently used toilets weekly; clean guest toilets monthly.
‘I’ve given up asking’: Why so many midlifers are struggling with sexless marriages
Telegraph: "Sex became perfunctory... it seemed like a favour she was bestowing upon me."
What the inaugural Jetstar flight from Hamilton to Sydney was really like
International flights returned to Hamilton for the first time since 2012.
More Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing
Opinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheese
Opinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.
New Zealand's 'remarkable' pigs in 1928
"New Zealand has to-day 40 pigs for every 1000 cows, an increase of 10% in seven years."
Former Black Sticks captain and All Black husband welcome twins
Life is full-on as Kayla and George Whitelock add two new members to the team.
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving Day
Around 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.
'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple
A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'
It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.