The ‘broken-down sheep farmer’ who became a radio star: 'Pressure valve has been released'
Election result has seen sentiment in the rural sector quickly change, says broadcaster.
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Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing
Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.
Rural Riders cycling initiative gaining traction
Rural Riders now has three South Island locations.
'Fire in my belly': Musician Jody Direen on finding her purpose
“I remember it was really clear that this was what I wanted to do with my life."
A horse with cool shades
“He thinks he’s pretty cool with his sunglasses on, he kind of struts out.”
Pet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit Patoka
Patoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.
Opinion: Why after six years as a vegetarian I’ve started eating meat again
I'm starting to wonder if the food group is so bad after all.
TikTok star's love letter to Te Awamutu
Heta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".
Wool a winning ticket for Hunterville designer brand Honest Wolf
“It is such a premium product and the price doesn’t reflect that."
WWI museum in Le Quesnoy a 'labour of love'
The town of Le Quesnoy was liberated by Kiwi soldiers on November 4, 1918.
Nadia Lim opens up about terrifying ski accident: 'Incredibly lucky'
The MasterChef winner has just welcomed her third child with husband Carlos Bagrie.
‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an author
A desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.
'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
Local artist joins forces with Forest & Bird for major project
Amelia Hadfield's oil painting depicted the Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve.
Perfect gelato from imperfect kumara
Patisserie engineer has created an Italian ice cream from a Kiwi favourite.
Potato shortage: Limited supply may risk Friday night fish and chips staple
Bluff fish and chip shop owner told prices will rise with supplies running out fast.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
Watch: Why Gen Z are turning to plant-based foods
Research shows 79 per cent of Gen Zers choose to go meatless at least one day a week.
Watch: Trying out next-level easter treats
Bethany Reitsma and Lillie Rohan try out some Easter treats that aren't just hot cross buns. Video / NZ Herald
Lifestyle property sales slow - REINZ
Latest real estate figures show fewer lifestyle property and farm sales in last quarter.
Dugald Thomas bids farewell to Canterbury A&P showgrounds
Canterbury Ag Park was a barren, windy dust-bowl when Dugald Thomas first set foot on it.
'Paradise': Is this the world's best rural job here in NZ?
Key responsibility is to nurture the property as it reverts to natural bush.
'Very proud': Central Otago farmer delighted at Campion's success
The Power of the Dog was filmed on Philippa Pope's Ida Valley farm.
Farmer Dagg and the 'cutest sheep in the world'
There's a Swiss saying - "make friends with a Valais and you have a friend for life".
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award
Multi-disciplinary artist Eugene Kara is this year's judge
Local Focus: Shepherdess making connections
Shepherdess magazine is connecting rural women.
Crooks, lines and sinkers: Grandson's stunning lake bed find, 15 years after theft
'Is this a prank?' A grandson's find 15 years after a bach theft amazes his granddad.
Move over Rover: South's most popular working dog name revealed
Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.
'Everything went wrong': Student's 'disaster' wine still wins trophy
Johnny Valencia's chardonnay went wrong in every way possible, except for the result.
The days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstep
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
Couple set up schoolhouse gym in coal country
Asha and Scott Carr have transformed an old Ohai classroom into a fitness centre.
Lockdown at Ambury Farm: Calving draws a crowd
Ambury Farm park rangers help expectant ewes and cows - with an audience.
The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
Juvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.
No fines for good boys: Hawke's Bay man builds dog stick library on beach
A Hawke's Bay man's fetching creation is something that all dogs will be drooling over.