Friday, April 17, 2026

Rural

Roar deal – more bang for the ‘buck’

With the rut rolling, sharp-eyed shooters have been taking to the bush. During the roar,  mating season for deer, stags make their presence known...

Aka Aka farmer Grand Final bound?

Pukekohe’s Justin Ruygrok will be hoping his luck is sweeter the second time around as he aims to claim the 2026 Young Farmer of...

Be sure this roar

As thousands of hunters are making their plans for the roar, recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100 per cent sure...

Riding like the wind

The ESNZ Demo, Dabble and Do-It is returning for another year, showcasing recreational riders having fun. Featuring three events on March 29, April 18, and...

A happy ending for Doofus

A once-roaming dog has found his forever home thanks to the care of Waikato District Council’s Animal Control team and the support of community...

This Valentine’s Day, swipe right on a new best friend

Love is in the air for unwanted dogs this Valentine's Day, with a new initiative by Auckland Council. Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre manager Carly...

Partnership to improve calf rearing knowledge

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) has created a partnership with NZAgbiz, with the aim of making evidence-based calf rearing practices accessible to all farm teams. Operating...

Kidding around the block

By Natalie Pitfield Summer is a joyful time on a lifestyle block. While our own goats are older now, we loved watching our neighbour’s goats...

‘Overwhelmed with gratitude’- family speaks after Kahurangi bush survival

The family of Graham Garnett say they are overwhelmed with gratitude after he was found alive following nearly three weeks lost deep inside Kahurangi...

New rules for dog walkers

If you walk a pack of five or more dogs in the Auckland region, you can now get your free Auckland Council certificate of approval...