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Rural community still cherishes their hall
The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer
Reece Houghton's father Neil collected and meticulously restored vintage John Deeres.

Sunny side up for poultry processor
Chicken giant Inghams will use solar energy alone to power its New Zealand operations.

Organic beef farm sees biodiversity flourish
Hamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.

From dairy farm to café: Couple's organic cheese success
Kelvin and Cathy Haigh's cheeses have won them many awards over the years.

GP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchard
Tauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.

'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”

Dairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownership
Matt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.

Restoration project revives 1956 TrailLite caravan
TrailLite's Peter Newman worked 25 to 30 hours a week to get the caravan good as new.

Weathering the storm: Rural Support Trust helps farmers in need
'It was set up by a group of like-minded farmers with a passion to help others.'
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'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.

‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs
Around 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.

Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.
More from Rural Life

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.

Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming
Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.
More from SunLive and The Weekend Sun

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White Island
Elevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.

'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.