Monday, October 20, 2025

Rural

Franklin farming on show

Helena O'Neill -
A Franklin photographer is a finalist in the country’s largest photography competition. Ethan Lowry, who works for Clevedon design agency Beyond Usual, took a photo...

Calling giant pumpkin growers

Helena O'Neill -
The hunt is on for the community’s best pumpkin growers with the launch of Hūnua's Giant Pumpkin Contest. Hūnua School PTA is running the contest,...

Angling and mental health benefits

Times Staff -
A New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental...

PHOTOS: Country fun all round

Helena O'Neill -
Schools around Franklin braved downpours and strong winds (with finally some sunshine thrown in) in September, as they celebrated their country roots with agriculture...

Adoption centre rehomes more than 100 dogs

Jane Nixon -
More than 112 dogs have been rehomed by the Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre (PAC) as the facility marked six months of being open...

New Zealand’s 2025 Bird of the Year revealed

Times Staff -
After an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon has kept its talons firmly on the top spot as it snatched the crown in...

Shelter gives Māori bird names to dogs this week

Jane Nixon -
A Franklin dog shelter is this week honouring Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Bird of the Year, naming its canines Māori bird...

An unexpected arrival

Times Staff -
By Natalie Pitfield When you live on a lifestyle block, you’re well aware that planning can be tricky. My friends have come to expect...

Franklin ag day dates

Helena O'Neill -
Agricultural Day (ag day/calf club/country day/pet day etc) is a key day on the event calendar for rural and country schools across Franklin. The purpose of...

Game bird season draws to a close

Times Staff -
Early indications suggest the 2025 game bird season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting community. Fish & Game New Zealand said survey...
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