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Farmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley Green
Nichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.
Meet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud
'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'
'A sign of the times': Growing concerns for beef cattle shows
'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
Vege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettes
Opinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.
Pastures Past: A new buzzword in fencing
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
A tale of two old tractors
“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."
'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
When coffee leads to collaboration
It all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Wild venison for those in need
'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'
'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farming
Shiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.
Dairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownership
Matt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.
What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret
How did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?
Rise of new farming sector in the 1930s
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Vege tips: The kūmara secret
Kūmara is a superfood of the garden and divine when roasted and used in a salad.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.
'Pizza felony': Pizza Hut shocks with bizarre new topping
'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'
Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
'Would’ve given up months ago': The teacher who cycles over hilly paddocks every day
Cyclone Gabrielle turned the Kererū Gorge road into a chasm.
Restoration project revives 1956 TrailLite caravan
TrailLite's Peter Newman worked 25 to 30 hours a week to get the caravan good as new.
Vege tips: Why you should give parsnips a chance
Opinion: Poor parsnips; they get such a bad rap.
What caused 'objectionable flavour in milk' in 1925?
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Secrets of berry farm’s success
Berry season is up and running with fruit arriving at supermarkets and greengrocers.
Weathering the storm: Rural Support Trust helps farmers in need
'It was set up by a group of like-minded farmers with a passion to help others.'
Deadline looms for heritage farming awards
Families who have farmed their land since 1924 or earlier are eligible to apply for award.
Surf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant
'While the concept is simple, the programme has proven to be life changing.'