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MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community
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MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community

Members raised $110,000 for renovations, independent of council contributions.

15 Jul 03:00 AM
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Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations

Meet the Need helps connect farmers with foodbanks across New Zealand.

13 Jul 10:30 PM
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'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner

'I’ve always loved the older tractors on the farm as a kid,' Neil Dalgety says.

12 Jul 05:00 PM

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'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
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'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom

The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.

11 Jul 05:00 PM
A growing willingness to discuss mental health at Fieldays
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A growing willingness to discuss mental health at Fieldays

Fieldays’ hubs focused on health, wellbeing, rural advocacy, and careers.

11 Jul 04:59 PM
'A cracker': Fieldays 2025 sees record turnout
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'A cracker': Fieldays 2025 sees record turnout

10 Jul 04:59 PM
Bob's small but mighty berry business
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Bob's small but mighty berry business

28 Jun 05:05 PM
How a poultry club became a lifelong passion
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How a poultry club became a lifelong passion

28 Jun 04:56 PM
Swedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter Wells
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Swedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter Wells

27 Jun 05:00 PM
'Trailblazers': Women honoured in mining awards
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'Trailblazers': Women honoured in mining awards

Four women have been recognised in the recent mining awards.

26 Jun 04:59 PM
Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community
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Strengthening the Eastern Bay farming community

Farmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.

25 Jun 10:04 PM
How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers
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How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers

Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.

24 Jun 02:30 AM
Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
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Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui

The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.

21 Jun 05:00 PM
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
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'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong

Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.

20 Jun 05:00 PM
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01 May 12:00 AM
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Young Farmers involvement 'life-changing' for Carla
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Young Farmers involvement 'life-changing' for Carla

Carla's involvement with Young Farmers led to leadership and networking opportunities.

19 Jun 04:59 PM
Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final
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Young Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand final

A couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.

13 Jun 03:13 AM
How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
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How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays

Politicians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.

11 Jun 04:59 PM
Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?
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Fieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?

Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOW

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10 Jun 08:10 PM
Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records
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Moving Day: Farmers reminded to update NAIT records

Farmers must update NAIT records after moving herds on June 1.

30 May 04:59 PM
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01 Apr 02:45 AM
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Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato
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Healing and life lessons from horses in Waikato

Sue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.

24 May 05:01 PM
Hunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 note
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Hunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 note

OPINION: Hunter Wells hobnobbed with Sir Edmund Hillary and has the photo to prove it.

24 May 05:00 PM
'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging
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'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging

Scion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.

23 May 05:00 PM
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
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'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push

The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.

18 May 04:59 PM
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
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Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life

Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.

17 May 05:01 PM
NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times ahead
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NZ’s timber industry braces for tough times ahead

China's construction slump hits NZ's timber exports, says expert Jeff Tombleson.

16 May 05:00 PM
Biofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'
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Biofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'

The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.

13 May 09:25 PM
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Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd
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Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd

Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.

10 May 05:00 PM
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
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'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road

“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”

09 May 05:00 PM
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
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'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets

NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

09 May 03:08 AM
Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
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Solar panels slash farmer's power bills

Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.

06 May 10:35 PM

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'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East Coast
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'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East Coast

East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.

17 Jul 06:00 AM
Watch: CCTV shows moment drug-driver caused tractor to crash into homes
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Watch: CCTV shows moment drug-driver caused tractor to crash into homes

Families were left homeless after the crash in the northern English city of Chester.

17 Jul 03:49 AM
Te Puke incident: Person airlifted after serious injury
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Te Puke incident: Person airlifted after serious injury

One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

17 Jul 02:26 AM
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Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing

17 Jul 12:30 AM
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Celebrations start Saturday for Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th year

16 Jul 11:26 PM
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Food stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spike

16 Jul 11:24 PM
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'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture courses

16 Jul 10:23 PM
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Rural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlit

16 Jul 09:04 PM
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More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'

16 Jul 08:54 PM
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Campylobacter hospitalisations up 70% as contaminated chicken blamed

16 Jul 08:13 PM
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'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchase

16 Jul 06:00 PM

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Celebrations start Saturday for Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th year
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Celebrations start Saturday for Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th year

Celebrations to mark the 150th PB Spring Show in October will be starting tomorrow night.

16 Jul 11:26 PM
'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture courses
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'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture courses

WITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.

16 Jul 10:23 PM
MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community
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MenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for community

Members raised $110,000 for renovations, independent of council contributions.

15 Jul 03:00 AM
Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations
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Farmers help foodbanks with milk and meat donations

Meet the Need helps connect farmers with foodbanks across New Zealand.

13 Jul 10:30 PM
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'Game-changer': Orchardist tackles seagull invasion with lasers

12 Jul 05:00 PM
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'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner

12 Jul 05:00 PM
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Vege tips: Why not try a Māori potato?

12 Jul 05:00 PM
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Time for a grazcation: Finns flock to 'shepherd weeks'

10 Jul 07:00 PM

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Waipuna Hospice burglary: 'Dumpster divers' raid charity's skip bins
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Waipuna Hospice burglary: 'Dumpster divers' raid charity's skip bins

Waipuna Hospice skip bins were targeted by 'dumpster divers' during a night-time break-in.

17 Jul 05:45 AM
No ‘alarm bells’ about Malachi before his death, daycare says
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No ‘alarm bells’ about Malachi before his death, daycare says

The daycare took photos of Malachi's bruising but did not alert authorities.

17 Jul 02:32 AM
Te Puke incident: Person airlifted after serious injury
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Te Puke incident: Person airlifted after serious injury

One person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

17 Jul 02:26 AM
Rural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlit
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Rural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlit

It will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.

16 Jul 09:04 PM
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Eastern BoP mayors unite against council amalgamation

15 Jul 10:57 PM
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One critical, three seriously injured: BoP crash closes road

15 Jul 09:32 PM
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Mighty ponga trees save driver as car plunges towards stream

15 Jul 05:23 AM
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New home for Tauranga netball: $14m Baypark plan progresses

14 Jul 07:00 PM
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