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Which generation wastes the most food?
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Which generation wastes the most food?

Overall, New Zealanders are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago.

10 Sep 02:05 AM
The Country

The Country: Nicola Willis on 'Buttergate' meeting with Miles Hurrell

Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Hamish Marr, and Blake Holgate.

10 Sep 01:50 AM
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Turihaua Angus preparing for Spring Sale

There will be 28 yearling bulls and 10 two-year-olds at Turihaua Angus’ 16th Spring Sale.

09 Sep 10:52 PM

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'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnerships
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'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnerships

Pamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.

09 Sep 10:40 PM
Canada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'
The Country

Canada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'

The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985.

09 Sep 10:35 PM
Fire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl
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Fire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl

09 Sep 10:13 PM
Morocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisis
The Country

Morocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisis

09 Sep 06:00 PM
New unseen photos reveal Tom Phillips' campsite conditions
The Country

New unseen photos reveal Tom Phillips' campsite conditions

09 Sep 03:04 AM
Record red meat prices on The Country
The Country

Record red meat prices on The Country

09 Sep 01:32 AM
Western Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmers
The Country

Western Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmers

New technology and declining sheep numbers were of interest to the Kiwi farmers on tour.

08 Sep 11:04 PM
Voting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections
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Voting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections

Orange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.

08 Sep 09:23 PM
Wet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this week
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Wet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this week

Northland will likely get prolonged periods of showers and rain later in the week.

08 Sep 05:00 PM
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How police's net closed on Tom Phillips & brought four-year manhunt to a fatal end
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How police's net closed on Tom Phillips & brought four-year manhunt to a fatal end

A volley of shots in the dark this morning left Phillips dead and an officer in hospital.

08 Sep 06:10 AM
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Riding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaks
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Riding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaks

NZ beef export prices to the US rose from $10.08/kg last year to $11.73/kg in July.

08 Sep 05:03 AM
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The Country: Nadia Lim on her new show
The Country

The Country: Nadia Lim on her new show

Ingrid Smith, Stuart Nash, and Nadia Lim.

08 Sep 02:17 AM
'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservation
The Country

'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservation

Jack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.

07 Sep 11:17 PM
Old steers reach 'whopping' $3410 at Matawhero sale
Sheep and Beef

Old steers reach 'whopping' $3410 at Matawhero sale

Strong cattle sale in Gisborne last week, now for Wairoa spring fair.

07 Sep 11:03 PM
NZ red meat exports continue to achieve high values
The Country

NZ red meat exports continue to achieve high values

Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva said the EU was a standout market.

07 Sep 10:20 PM
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Whitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squats
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Whitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squats

This year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.

07 Sep 02:00 AM
Drinking from the roof - water worries in 1877
The Country

Drinking from the roof - water worries in 1877

“In rain water collected in tanks, the organic matter is very uncertain in its origin."

06 Sep 05:00 PM
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Time to tackle the least-enjoyed job in the garden
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Time to tackle the least-enjoyed job in the garden

OPINION: It’s a tough but necessary garden task, but I promise the results are worth it!

06 Sep 05:00 PM
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Nadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed of
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Nadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed of

The chef and TV star on her toughest 18 months and finding her way on the farm.

05 Sep 09:00 PM
Glenn Dwight: Southland's Ranfurly Shield win more than just rugby
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Glenn Dwight: Southland's Ranfurly Shield win more than just rugby

OPINION: Gather round for a tale of David, Goliath and a Log o' Wood.

05 Sep 05:00 PM
Jed Eden: Making hay while the sun shines - finance tips for farmers
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Jed Eden: Making hay while the sun shines - finance tips for farmers

OPINION: Making hay while the sun shines. What farmers should consider in a strong season.

05 Sep 05:00 PM
New role to help overcome rural connectivity challenges
The Country

New role to help overcome rural connectivity challenges

Wilson brings a wealth of local knowledge and experience to the role.

04 Sep 09:00 PM
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Fourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry
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Fourth Hawke’s Bay farm in five months sold to overseas buyers for forestry

'Marginal' land was chosen because 'we don’t want to pick the eyes out of the community'.

04 Sep 06:00 PM
'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' comment
The Country

'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' comment

Dr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.

04 Sep 03:18 AM
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'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crash
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'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crash

The accident on Cardona Valley Rd injured five people and closed the main route.

04 Sep 02:37 AM
'A magnetic leader': Kendra Monteith leading future foresters in Tairāwhiti
The Country

'A magnetic leader': Kendra Monteith leading future foresters in Tairāwhiti

NZIF recognised the 28-year-old operations manager for a local forest management company.

04 Sep 02:00 AM
Stephen 'Beaver' Donald talks rugby on The Country
The Country

Stephen 'Beaver' Donald talks rugby on The Country

Stephen Donald, Wayne Langford, Craig Hickman, Dean Rabbidge, John McOviney,Chris Russell.

04 Sep 01:43 AM
'Incredible endorsement': Northland dog grooming brand wins US award
The Country

'Incredible endorsement': Northland dog grooming brand wins US award

Holistic Hound's grooming bar won an award at the USA Pet Innovation Awards.

03 Sep 11:00 PM
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The popular holiday region with sweeping speed changes
The Country

The popular holiday region with sweeping speed changes

Speed limit reductions signal the end of a tumultuous process that goes back to 2022.

03 Sep 10:55 PM
Otago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird flu
The Country

Otago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird flu

Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm will soon resume egg production.

03 Sep 10:15 PM
Farmer recounts lightning strike ordeal
The Country

Farmer recounts lightning strike ordeal

He passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.

03 Sep 04:51 AM
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