Farmers see AI as a tool, not a replacement
By Cheryl Voss Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly common part of agriculture, but many New Zealand farmers and industry...
Features
Artisan food producers draw crowds to The Pantry at Fieldays
While many visitors come to Fieldays to see the latest agricultural machinery, technology and innovation, food remains one of the...
Fieldays ‘shows how much farming is to New Zealand’
By Francesca Marr Mystery Creek has made its annual transformation into a small city, hosting the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural...
The ultimate guide to Fieldays freebies
By Holly O'Donnell Want to know where the best Fieldays freebies are? Wintec journalism student, Holly O’Donnell set off on...
Sobhna’s Stall shares spice and stories at Fieldays
Sobhna Odedra on site at Fieldays 2026 Photo: Brayden Bates For Sobhna Odedra, the journey began when she sought to...
For The Love Of Tea
Heather Jameson is a business owner, artist, and jazz pianist based in Marlborough, New Zealand. She founded The White Wabbit...
Beyond the Paradise Postcard – a French photographer in Aoteoroa
Florent Braquart came to New Zealand to chase mountains. Inspired by the sweeping peaks of The Lord of the Rings...
Morrinsville Woman stands up to local crime
Maria Cronin was shocked when police could not show up to a crime in progress, however she couldn't sit back...
Fieldays: community and connection for farming families
By: Bhupinder Kaur Entrance of Fieldays, Source: Bhupinder Kaur Each year, Mystery Creek turns into a buzzing celebration of rural...
Fieldays tickets just around the corner
It’s time to save the date for the 2025 NZ National Fieldays®. The event is taking place 11-14 June at...
Waikato’s very own Rikishi: Dwight Rawson
Family man and media arts technician by trade, Dwight Rawson, has a rare talent up his sleeve. In his spare...
EU promotes source of origin labelling at Fieldays
Part of the fun of Fieldays is the opportunity to sample an array of freebies on offer. Everything from beanies...
Devil in the details
Nestled amongst the multimillion-dollar tractor companies at Fieldays is a South American burst of colour. With goods from the Andes...
Old cars and clean water: on a mission to clean up our waterways
Courtney and Tua Karalus’ display in the Sustainability Hub at Fieldays, was the result of a salvage operation. The couple,...
Youth voices sought to shape the future of agriculture in Aoteoroa
Attracting and retaining youth to the food and fibre sector is the aim for He Tatai Rangahua – Food and...
‘Share farming’ for the digital age
An Aussie company wants to jump the ditch and sell shares in New Zealand farms. Invest In Farming Co-operative (IIF)...
Volunteer power – it’s the heart of Fieldays
Fieldays, held annually at Mystery Creek, brings together farmers, innovators, industry leaders, and rural enthusiasts. It’s not only the visitors...
Centre for L.O.V.E, a home away from home for Wintec Pacific learners
Wintec Pacific learners hanging out at the centre, shot by Lisette Elisala Pasifika is all about culture, tradition, church, community...
Browsers – A book lover’s paradise
On the busy streets of Hamilton Kirikiriroa, Riverbank Lane is home to one of New Zealand’s favorite bookshops – Browsers....
Whanau is at the heart of Kati Street
Nestled between the mini mart and hair salon in a classic slice of kiwi suburbia, beams a bright and quirky...
Local legend Mike Thomson’s path to custom shapes
In Whaingaroa Raglan, Waikato, where endless queues of surfers flock to the world-class waves, lives a surfboard shaper who has...
Aarun eyes the Football World
Aarun Lim has gone from pulling on a Hillcrest High shirt in Hamilton to playing international football in South East...
Honouring 130 years of women’s suffrage
The 130th anniversary of women's suffrage is almost upon us, and it’s important we all think about our vote. The...
A Test of Faith and Patience – Inside the World of Being a Missionary
By Ollie Newport Imagine leaving your home and travelling to a foreign land, having little to no connections and not...