Rural

'Bl**dy big' kūmura discovered in Ohauiti garden

Life's full of surprises - but none quite as sweet as the giant kūmara unearthed at Carmel Retirement Village in Ohauiti by Ted Schischka. 'I put the spade... Read More

Mark Jefferson admits fatal shooting in BoP

Mark Kelvin Jefferson said the word 'guilty” through tears as he admitted causing the death of a friend in a hunting incident. Stuart Stobie, 72, from... Read More

NZ sends 43 more firefighters to Canada

Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden said Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying an additional 43-person taskforce to Manitoba, Canada on Sunday... Read More

Kaitiaki fight pathogen endangering Mauao icon

Teams working to prevent the spread of myrtle rust detected on Mauao in Mount Maunganui are warning people to stay away from pōhutukawa trees on the mountain. This... Read More

Helping foodbanks with milk and meat donations

A farmer-led initiative is helping feed the needy across the country. Meet the Need is now in its fifth year of 'joining the dots” between farmers who... Read More

From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

In 1995, Siberian husky breeders Taniya and Steve Coxhead did the one thing that they now advise other people not to do - buying a puppy. It was an Alaskan Malamute,... Read More

Quad bikes focus after fatal farm incidents

A series of fatal accidents in recent months have tragically highlighted safety needs when operating farm vehicles and machinery on farms Last month, a person... Read More

Kiwifruit growers eye positive returns

Despite question marks over United States' tariffs, kiwifruit growers have enjoyed a highly promising season. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated chief... Read More

New law hailed by farmers in land use battle

Government moves to restrict large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions have been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Rotorua-Taupo branch president Braydon Schroder... Read More

NZ red meat exports hit $1.15b in May

New Zealand's red meat sector performed strongly again during May, with overall exports worth $1.15 billion, a 6% increase year-on-year, according to the... Read More

Scientist urges nationwide dung beetle strategy

As the major resistance to chemical drenches against gut parasites increases among New Zealand's grazing animals, entomologist and scientist with Dung Beetle... Read More

Tauranga volunteer praised for tireless efforts

A Tauranga man's dedication to providing meat to the community has led to him being named Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 Volunteer Star Awards. The announcement... Read More