Gumboots

Ray Ryan's thigh gumboots are believed to be more than 65 years old. They were originally owned by well-known New Zealand sculptor Richard Gross. Audio, Gallery

John Forde has a pair of Skellerup Ashley gumboots which should have laces up the front. But instead he has a carefully placed piece of Number 8 wire, "it makes them easy to take on and off." Winners… Audio, Gallery

Celeste Ventura of Ohakune still has her mother's ankle height, fabric rimmed, gumboots which were first worn on a trip to Ruapehu in 1952. She says her mother would've worn them with stockings, as… Audio, Gallery

Country Life is on the hunt for New Zealand's oldest gumboots. The oldest so far appear to be 64 or 65 years old, but today's stories cover the Dutch version of a gumboot, and a pair that would be… Audio, Gallery

The Country Life team is on the hunt for New Zealand's oldest pair of gumboots. Most farmers attending the Kauroa Weaner sale near Raglan agreed that one or two years was their oldest pair. However… Audio

Mairead Fox has won the national women's gumboot throwing title and is off to compete in Italy. Audio

A Dunedin nurse is vying to become the gumboot-throwing World Champion. Audio

Last year 160 people claimed for gumboot injuries - including cleaning them with boiling water while their feet were still inside and being bitten by spiders hiding in the toes. Audio