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'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in need
Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.
Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
Watch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play there
One kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.
Sweetcorn secrets: How to grow the perfect crop
OPINION: When I think of summer, I think of sweetcorn.
Cull or protect? The deer debate of 1930
“One could say that the deer are doing more good than harm."
Growing Future Farmers needs more farm trainers
Growing Future Farmers has 131 applications instead of the projected 80 placements.
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
First permaculture garden for Auckland Garden DesignFest
Gardeners keen on interesting design ideas are in for a treat.
Farriers hone age-old craft at Central Districts contest
Organisers are hoping to make it an annual event.
Where to find NZ’s best country pubs
In the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.
Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Western Bay couple’s passion for fruit
'We decided to simplify things and pick two or three fruits and do them well.'
Trading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mum
Vannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.
From Sydney cop to forestry award winner in Far North
Kaitāia woman left her city police career for another demanding environment.
Whale watching while picking winter-grown greens
'People have seen whales out there and a lot of dolphins. It’s absolutely fantastic.'
Avocado orchard worker devastated by eyesight decline
Kirsten Warbrooke noticed a dramatic difference in her eyesight in the last year.
'Quite full-on and toey': Pup Miley is still a rookie on-farm
'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'
'It's not just my 25 years'. Woodville fire chief Brian Hutchins on receiving Gold Star
Brian Hutchins tagged along to Woodville fire station with a friend.
'Remarkable': Trout fishing season starts strong with largest fish in more than 20 years
'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '
Dealing with 'ticky and lousy sheep' in 1921
"Tick-infested sheep will not thrive, and tick-stained wool means low value."