Vege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this year
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'A new menace': The peach-stealing possums of 1939
"His ripening peaches were completely or partially eaten by nocturnal visitors."
'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field
'If this had happened on the farm I wouldn’t have had a chance.'
Meteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekend
As the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.
Council opts for most expensive option for Southland Museum
A public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.
HortNZ scholarship programmes open for 2025
Programme focused on supporting next generation of innovators and leaders in the sector.
Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.
Vege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!
Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.
Mr Ritchie and the 130-mile long blackberry bush of 1925
Eradicating blackberry was an "apparently hopeless task" in 1925.
Why you don't want to win the Moorpark Derby - Opinion
Opinion: The Moorpark Derby isn't on NZ's racing scene and that's probably for the best.
'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub
'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'
Rural school marks major milestone
Ōropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.
'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural families
Mums tell of 3 or 4-hour round trips to drive children to school.
Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles
Food Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.
It's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiled
Harawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.
The Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus Musson
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Understanding the risk of facial eczema
A new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Behind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
'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.
'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living
'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'
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.'