Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing

Vege tips: Why you should keep a gardening diary
OPINION: Computers are all good but there's something more tactile about a physical diary.

Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".

How a poultry club became a lifelong passion
Fiona Taylor joined the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club and became a judge and steward.

'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.

Remembering a strawberry pioneer
Bill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.
Lifestyle news from around NZ

No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost
Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.

My weird week on a Government-prescribed ‘perfect diet’
Telegraph: Can a woman really live on nutrients and vitamins alone? Amelia Tate finds out.

What makes someone cool? These six traits it seems
New York Times: Global study uncovers universal traits of coolness.
More Rural Life, Health & Wellbeing

Vege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberries
OPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.

The ABCs of wool in 1934
The Hawke’s Bay Tribune published a handy guide to wool terminology in 1934.

Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

Waikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskies
The team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.

On The Up: Gown on the farm - teen fashions ball dress from feed sacks and baling twine
On The Up: Eve Hunter wanted to show the versatility of 'pre-loved farm waste'.