'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.
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Rabobank Best of The Country: November 18, 2023
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Stratford A&P Show: Wellness a focus at this year's show
A focus is leptospirosis testing. The disease can cause long-term fatigue.
It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise
The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.
Think caulerpa doesn't affect you? Think again, ocean ecologist says
A major caulerpa infestation can majorly affect the local fishery, expert says.
The Country Full Show: November 17, 2023
Chris Brandolino, Nigel Woodhead, Jenna Smith, Sir David Fagan, Jason Walls.
'Difficult time': Juken NZ closes Gisborne mill
Juken New Zealand has decided to close the nearly 30-year-old mill.
Patience bears fruit: Couple reopen cyclone-hit produce business
Springfield fruit and vege shop in rural Hastings is back in business.
Canterbury Shears: Joel Henare bags 136th open woolhandling win
Henare won the NZ Corriedales open woolhandling champs for the seventh time.
Axe to fall on reserve's poisoned pines
Work is to begin on cleaning up after a mysterious spate of tree poisoning.
Why the Shred Shed is looking for 'old farmers'
Tapanui fitness studio is bringing many rural people together - except for older men.
Public pathway a possibility near Lake Horowhenua
Former farm cattle race deemed perfect for multiple forms of public access.
All the fun of the fair to be found at Sideshow Alley
A chance to win ride tickets thanks to Mahons Amusements
Mud, Sweat and Cheers - event gives some insight into mental health for farmers
Farmer Kane Brisco provided an interactive talk on his own journey.
Stratford A&P Show: Dogs and handlers set to be put through their paces
Organiser Murray Austin says the sheepdog trials are open to a range of levels and skills.
'I found her as a wreck, a lot like myself at the time': How a WWII vessel buoyed a widower's grief
'I needed a project to help rebuild myself and Kuparu was it.'
Show Day: When country comes to town
NZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.
A2 Milk sticks to its earnings outlook, share price jumps
China's slower birth rate weighs on a2 Milk's share price.
Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with truck
Police are continuing to investigate the crash south of Kaikohe on Wednesday.
Farmer un-mooved by rare triplet calves
"I wouldn’t call it a special cow, it’s just another cow."
Stortford Lodge: Big yardings as lamb, cattle prices ease
Lamb yarding of about 4000 head was mostly new-season lambs in good condition.
The Country Full Show: November 16, 2023
Willie Wiese, Jeff Grant, Sandra Faulkner, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.
Free fencing and the chance to receive a free tractor provides relief for farmers
The Commence the Re-Fence initiative now provides free materials as well as labour.
Axl Rose the star at this year's NZ Agricultural Show
It's thought to be the first time a Belgian Blue has been shown at the show.
Person taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crash
The road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.
Alliance Group announces ‘disappointing’ loss
Bosses at the co-operative remain confident about the future
'Lacklustre growth' in rural economy over third quarter - report
Regional economic momentum waning as the primary sector slowdown hits rural communities.
Bush Districts puts on successful show day
There were plenty of lambs and calves to judge.
Shellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin cause
NZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.
Winners of Taranaki District Council's Environmental Awards announced
The winners in Taranaki Regional Council's Environmental Awards have been announced.
Fruit production programme to aid Far North growers
A new programme helps people focus on skills for their particular region and business.
Cynthia Collier grant supports rural community connections
The grant honours the late Cynthia Collier of Taihape.
Cheap Chinese electric utes will help NZ meet climate goals once 'ute tax' repealed
An economist thinks the arrival of Chinese EVs will see uptake soar.