Sunday, July 26, 2026

Rural

ACT set on wrestling rustlers

ACT NZ plans to crack down on rural crime should it hold sway post-election. In the meantime, Franklin’s farmers and growers are more likely to...

Disco rides again for charity

A groovy fundraiser is again set to be a hit, helping raise money for the South Auckland Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Beats by...

PC1 – local growers at risk?

Waikato’s controversial Plan Change 1 (PC1) will have an impact north of the river, Brendan Balle from the Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association (PVGA) warns. “If...

Polo Open – calls for lost cup renewed

  Clevedon-based Auckland Polo Club is again appealing to the public in efforts to reclaim a lost treasure, the iconic New Zealand Polo Open trophy. While...

Second case of bird flu confirmed in New Zealand

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second...

Young Farmer of the Year – no shot at third time lucky

Franklin will have to wait another year to have its first confirmed Young Farmer of the Year. Despite giving the prestigious competition his best shot...

Cartoon: in the pink…

Bombay fencing veteran, Nick Liefting, may have moved on from competitive Fieldays’ Golden Pliers and Silver Spades, but the legacy of his famous pink...

Farm school founder on quest for wheels

The leader of a unique school in Brookby on a quest to obtain a van to help him safely transport his students to and...

Equine dentistry: An essential part of horse health

By Dr Catherine Pemberton, equine vet Equine dentistry plays a vital role in maintaining a horse’s overall health, comfort, and performance. Unlike human teeth, a...

Fed Farmers – dairy advocate takes reins

An Onewhero farmer, Rosemarie Costar, has taken up the reins as Auckland Federated Farmers’ new president, replacing Franklin Local Board chair, Alan Cole. Named Dairy...