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Liam to run the race of this life
Whether it's being chased down the road by a dog or sprinting up the neighbours' hills, Stratford's Liam Jansen is training to win. In March, the 16-year-old will be competing in the world secondary schools cross-country champs in Malta. ``It's pretty exciting. I never really thought I would get that far, but now that I'm...
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Tocker family boosts development
In memory of their pioneering forebears, who first settled in the area in the 1880s, the Tocker family donated a picnic seating area to the people of Stratford.
Speedway - Must do
It's Taranaki's action attraction and it is famous for roaring into action most weekends.
1000 km ride tough with injury
John Woodward arrived in Stratford last Friday around 15:00 after biking from Nelson to raise funds to help find a cure for his son Blayke, who suffers from a as...
Pulling together for islands
Paul Kwaito and James Brian are here to learn more about tractor maintenance.
Will you make any New Year's resoloutions?
This poll ended on 06 January 2012.
Yes and I'll stick to them
Yes but I'll probably break them
Nope
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Big weekend for Stratford Speedway
It was a speedway junky's delight with door-to-door racing as Stratford Speedway hosted the New Zealand saloons grand prix during the weekend.
- Phipps on Manawatu podium
- Aerobatic show at speedway
- Small town took on national title
- Stratford womens rugby taking on Samoa
Property asking prices soar in October
Asking prices for New Zealand residential properties hit an all-time high last month, says real estate listings website Realestate.co.nz.
In its monthly property...
Travel: Up a lazy river
Expatriate Fijian Anendra Singh returns to see how his homeland is faring, and discovers he can no longer stand the heat
- Bubbles demand room to breathe
- Deliciously creamy cheeses (+recipes)
- Book review: Easy Barbecue
- Travel: Space to embrace nature
Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them.
- Experience is the wisest teacher
- Confidence holds up down on farm
- Smart ways with water
- Turbine more than earns its keep
