Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing
Beefing up farm aid in the 70s
"To encourage farmers to build storage for winter feed the Government is to provide aid."
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.
Mystery milk bottles confound Alexandra residents
'Are we delving into kind of a Midsomer Murders type territory, minus the murders?'
'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popular
Butchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.
'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.
Lifestyle news from around NZ
Elon Musk said his trans child was ‘dead’ - she’s calling him out
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Musk’s estranged daughter, disputes his characterisation of her.
How foot strength can boost your health and prevent injuries
New York Times: These three simple tests could save you a lot of pain in the long run.
'Knew how much this meant': Prince Harry says late Queen supported his legal battles
Harry's legal dramas have been a source of tension between him and the rest of the royals.
More Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Historic HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surprise
Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
Opinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
The quiet strength of social supermarkets
OPINION: The Whakatāne social supermarket is a shining example of community collaboration.