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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.
Historic HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surprise
Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
Why you should give the humble broad bean a break
Opinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.
Everyone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?
What do you get for $1400 per person per night?
Just the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes true
Sitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.
King and Queen bestow royal title on unlikely recipient
His Majesty's visit to Guernsey has been a very special one for one goat.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
'The time has arrived': Plea to revive Young Farmers Clubs after WWII
Pastures Past: “The success of the future farming community depends on you."
Scraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kings
Opinion: On a Tuesday morning, I would take crayfish rolls to school for lunch.
How to make sweet chilli sauce - from your own chillies, no less
Opinion: Chillies are relatively easy to grow and take very little looking after.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
The quiet strength of social supermarkets
OPINION: The Whakatāne social supermarket is a shining example of community collaboration.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Why this Aussie inspector refused to drink NZ milk in 1937
Pastures Past: Aussie inspector praised Kiwi dairy farmers - except for one thing.
Solar panels at St John station a 'game changer'
St John Wānaka says the whole community will benefit from the solar panels.
This plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you off
Opinion: It's worthwhile checking turmeric out, as there are many benefits.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Review: Seven Peaks Farm Stay, Beerwah, Queensland
This boutique farm stay may just be the Sunshine Coast's best-kept secret.
The surprising location that's bringing luxury to the Outback
Enjoy the most luxurious ranch experience that the Northern Territory has to offer.
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
'His face badly cut': The perils of the horse and gig in 1911
Pastures Past: "A young lady fortunately fell clear of hoofs and wheels."
A story of joy and hope: The pig, the cyclone and the refuge of a muddy mattress
Lucky the pig has grown into a big book star.
'You’ve got to accept old age': Mad Butcher steps back from public life
Peter Leitch says his memory is going but he's still as sharp as a tack.
Meet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant
“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
Kem Ormond discovers miner's lettuce so you don't have to
OPINION: Once you know what to look for, you will start seeing it everywhere.