After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.

Shane Jones, Tom Young, Chris Russell, Joe Higgins.

“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."

Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron set a new world record.

The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.

Whanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.

"He is remembered & respected as someone people could always call to discuss the sector.”

Christopher Luxon, Miles Hurrell, Blair McLean, Wendy Paul.

This is the second increase since prices plunged 6.9% at the beginning of July.

'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'

Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.

Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.

Bruce Grace won at the Black Isle Show last week.

OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.

'From Year 10 I always wanted to be a paramedic.'

The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.

Richard McIntyre, Matt Chisholm, Grant McCallum, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan.

“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."

Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.

They may be small, but they’re mighty.

Remembering the milkman, his horse and milk cans

The Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.

'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'

HortNZ wants Tairāwhiti included in planning permission extension for recovery work.

Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.

Richard and Annabelle Subtil prepare agriculture’s next generation of farmers at Omarama Station. Video / Alan Gibson

Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?

Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Tessa Chartres, Nancy Crawshaw, Barry Soper.

The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.

“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."