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Caitlan Johnston
Multimedia journalist

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The Country

Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car

24 Oct 11:06 PM
‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death
The Country

‘My first and best adventure buddy’: Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death

17 Oct 01:41 AM

Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly in Wellington earlier this month.

Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The Country

Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet

09 Aug 08:07 PM

The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.

Families make desperate pleas to know if Hawke's Bay-based loved ones are safe
The Country

Families make desperate pleas to know if Hawke's Bay-based loved ones are safe

14 Feb 10:07 PM

Police have set up an online tool to help families find missing people.

'Almost Fiji like': Why is it so muggy, and when will there be some relief?
The Country

'Almost Fiji like': Why is it so muggy, and when will there be some relief?

08 Feb 04:49 PM

The hot and humid conditions are also expected to spread to more parts of the country.

Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice
The Country

Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice

01 Dec 09:00 PM

Kaipaki Dairies have already saved 700,000 plastic milk bottles from being produced.

Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer
The Country

Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer

28 Jul 11:00 PM

Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.

Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world
The Country

Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world

07 Jul 09:00 PM

Halter's system helps farmers move and manage their cows

Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award
The Country

Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award

23 Jun 09:00 PM

Ric Awburn grew tired of ballcock arms constantly breaking, so he invented SpringArm.

DoC dog unit takes to Maungatautari
The Country

DoC dog unit takes to Maungatautari

18 Nov 07:00 PM

Department of Conservation dog handlers are spending the week sweeping for pests.

Judith Collins attends farmers' meeting at John Austin
The Country

Judith Collins attends farmers' meeting at John Austin

12 Aug 09:00 PM

Judith Collins attended a farmers' meeting in Te Mawhai to announce a health policy.

Local students win at pumpkin competition
The Country

Local students win at pumpkin competition

03 Jun 09:00 PM

St Patrick's Catholic School students win multiple awards from The Great Pumpkin Carnival.

New name for local vegetable business
The Country

New name for local vegetable business

27 May 09:00 PM

Cato's Potatoes and Garlic has a new name and more vegetables to offer.

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Hundreds of mushrooms donated to Ōhaupō food cart
The Country

Hundreds of mushrooms donated to Ōhaupō food cart

31 Mar 03:56 AM

A bit of kindness was shown in Ōhaupō with hundreds of mushrooms donated to a food cart

Government package helps drought-stricken farms
The Country

Government package helps drought-stricken farms

16 Mar 09:40 PM

The Agriculture minister visited Owl Farm ahead of the $12 million package announcement.

Light therapy healing wildlife in Australia
The Country

Light therapy healing wildlife in Australia

29 Jan 09:30 PM

A Te Awamutu animal light therapist helped to treat dogs, koalas, possums and kangaroos.

Local vets raise thousands for Australia
The Country

Local vets raise thousands for Australia

22 Jan 09:00 PM

A Te Awamutu vet clinic received two carloads of supplies after calling for donations.

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