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Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
How Sam Dodd ended up an award-winning dairy farmer
'From Year 10 I always wanted to be a paramedic.'
'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."
Linda Hall: Intelligence of the lambs leaves humans feeling sheepish
OPINION: Yep, the humans took the wrong ewe and her twins.
Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.
The 40-million-year-old solution helping Katikati farmers
They may be small, but they’re mighty.
'Dear Mr. Milkman': The unlikely agony aunt of the '30s
Remembering the milkman, his horse and milk cans
Slander, construction errors, fist fights: The story of Te Aroha's Coulter Bridge
The Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.
When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
Opinion: In 1879, stray horses became a 'nuisance in Napier', especially at night.
The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'
High noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
There has been a good standard of competition in the 58th running of the event.
Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
‘So beautiful’: NZ's best pie has been crowned
Hotly contested, these are all the winners in the Bakels NZ Pie Awards.
Pie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winners
It's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.
Soil Sisters bringing people together on the land
"There’s a real magic that happens when we get together and put our hands in the Earth.”
Beefing up farm aid in the 70s
"To encourage farmers to build storage for winter feed the Government is to provide aid."
When durian meets hotpot: ‘Stinky’ viral dish hits Auckland
Herald journalist tries durian hotpot for the first time and finds it 'yummy'
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.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
How dairy! CCTV sheds light, but mystery milkman's motive unclear
Who is leaving flavoured milk at an Alexandra petrol station? CCTV may have the answers.
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.
'Losing their connectivity': Concern NZ Post is leaving farming areas
Postal services in Māpua and Upper Moutere are to stop next month.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
'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.