Rural, yes. Bachelor, no.
While this year’s Rural Bachelor finalists are announced in the leadup to Fieldays, last year’s winner packs up his things...
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St Paul’s students set for farming challenge
Two dozen farming enthusiasts are gathered in a room. Some are gazing at their computer screens, highlighting in their notebooks,...
Working for a sustainable future
On a road between Hinuera and Matamata there is an example of sustainable farming. A windbreak, as high as a...
Women in agriculture
If you think women see Fieldays as an opportunity just to wear their annual colourful pair of gumboots and check...
Townie heads to the farm
The sun is trying to shine, but I can’t feel her warmth. It is deceiving, hiding behind a crisp fog...
Drone company flying high
Just outside Newcastle in Australia, near some of the pylons and high voltage lines that deliver power to the city,...
The Darlimurla letters: It is something from the heart
“Because they had an importing company, they would travel each year between America and Britain. They had an office in...
Everything is “all good” – Police update
Waikato police are urging the public to be conscious of their belongings at Fieldays as reports of stolen property continue...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, wait no it’s a drone
Clouds might be the only thing filling the sky over Kiwi farms if drone manufacturer Aeronavics has anything to do...
Canine conservationists on show at Fieldays
The Department of Conservation (DOC) came to Fieldays this year to showcase how they are using dogs to protect some...
First-timers scoop Jubilee Award
Fiat Chrysler Jeep climbs muddy tracks during demonstrations. Photo: Michelle Corbett Fiat Chrysler New Zealand has won the Jubilee Award...
Traffic backed up and parking limited
Fieldays goers walk from the carpark to Mystery Creek. Photo: Geoff Ridder Traffic is backed up from Hamilton to Mystery Creek...
Kiwis curious about food-waste
Hungry Bin creator Ben Bell has made composting clean, simple and easy for New Zealanders. Photo: Rebecca Watson According to...
Robotic milking innovation first in New Zealand
GEA’s MIone is a beauty of a machine. GEA's robotic milker, the MIone. Photo: Craig Richmond The robotic milker is...
New Irish companies present their products to Kiwi farmers at Fieldays
Dr Sam Hoste, commercial director of Grassometer holds the Grassometer in his hands. Photo: Brad Roberts Grassometer and Major Equipment...
It’s a bromance for the bachelors
Fieldays Bachelor Brett Steeghs It’s been four days of intense competition under an unfamiliar media spotlight for Brett...
Two wins in row for young inventor
Young inventor Patrick Roskam takes top prize for his invention the Gudgeon Pro 5. Photo: Rebecca Watson Young inventor Patrick...
Police give meth a crack at Fieldays
Police Communications Manager Andrew McAlley shows some of the items used to make methamphetamine. Photo: Michelle Corbett Domestic violence, a...
Social media sells meat
The Carey family from Opunake are selling their meat all over the country thanks to social media and online shopping....
Radical approaches to pollution: when economics and environmentalism collide
When it comes to pollution we’ve tried the stick, says University of Waikato economist Professor Les Oxley. Now, why don’t...
PM threatens comedian with giant pair of scissors
What do you call it when the Prime Minister of New Zealand tries to cut the ginger locks of local...
Honey liqueur, pure gold
When Gisborne brewer Dennis Greeks started brewing honey wine and liqueur for his boss in 1999, he may have hit...
Limoncello – nothing sour about it
The Kiwi Best Kitchen houses all manner of boutique and niche food stalls. There are dried meat salesman, honeyed liqueur...
Dog team pirouette and skateboard
It is not every day you see a dog shooting hoops, dancing and washing its feet - but you can...