Farmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZ
DairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.
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Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.
From motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate rises
One woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.
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Whiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mum
The 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison.
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Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne
Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.
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Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.
'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch
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Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
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Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.
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The Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
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Speedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend lease
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Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
Magic take home second win in a row against Stars
Hot on the heels of last week's home win, the Magic won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday.
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Watch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player
'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'
Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery
The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.
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73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
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'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in April
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ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
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Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.