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Road to the Cup: An inside look into training a champion
The Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.
'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ Post
THG's contract ended the day after the High Court's judgment was delivered.
Paralytic shellfish toxins extend to East Cape
Toxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.
The Country full show: November 13, 2023
Phil Duncan, Jane Smith, Andrew Hoggard & Grant McCallum, “Dairy Man” & Grant Farquhar.
'Significant' house fire near Te Puke
Police were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.
Hastings rifle range closed after spot inspection: ‘Common sense doesn’t prevail’
The cyclone damaged a rifle range, but there's no leniency from inspectors, manager says.
Sanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actions
And a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
How does the price of fuel compare in your community?
Data for the map was supplied by price tracking app Gaspy.
Tararua farmers learn about water quality targets
Farmers need to get active and push back if they think targets are unrealistic.
'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.
Fran O’Sullivan: CPTPP meeting a fitting swansong for Damien O’Connor
OPINION: Caretaker Trade Minister Damien O’Connor gets to go to up Apec.
First-ever Rangitīkei Business Awards celebrate success
Around 150 people attended the awards night, including businesses from Bulls to Taihape.
Emergency services busy: Fire in woolshed near Napier, Coastguard, rescue chopper in action
A fire was reported just after 2.30pm.
A and P Show: Tie-breaker needed in rare shearing dead-heat
How it was sorted out when two shearers got the same points at CHB show.
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Peter’s connection with olives harks back to the Maltese island Gozo in the Mediterranean.
Portable cattle chambers bring emissions testing to the farm
'We’ve built a relatively simple chamber that can go where the animals are.'
Self-spreading: How to get the best value
More dairy farmers expected to be self-spreading this spring.
'Stubborn optimism': How the Raglan 'vibe' has helped this yoghurt company build success
Meet a Raglan entrepreneur bringing a surfie-speak vibe to her endeavours.
How each Kiwi household wastes $1510 of food a year - and how to stop it
Grocery shopping or buying takeaways when the fridge isn't empty needs to stop.
Rabobank Best of The Country: November 11, 2023
Steven Joyce, Blake Holgate, Dame Lynda Topp, Wayne Langford, Damien O'Connor.
What to expect from the fruit bowl of NZ after Gabrielle
Impact of cyclone on stone fruit and summer berries will be felt for years to come.
'This is the tipping point': Fears businesses won’t survive another Brynderwyns closure
Northland leaders say the next Brynderwyn closure will be the final straw for some.
Comvita takes a hands-on approach to help Piha and Hawke’s Bay
Comvita and community work together to make 600 native seed patties & plant them on slips.
The small town with 7 players in Super Rugby squads
Former Te Awamutu Sports midfielder Austin Anderson has cracked the Brumbies squad.
Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government
Urgent climate-related transport challenges continue to hang in the balance.
The Country Full Show: November 10, 2023
G Menzies, Richard McIntyre, Mike Firth, Tony Neilson, Tyla Toheriri, S Duncan, B Dooley.
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.
Philippa Cameron’s pumpkin and dark chocolate scones
These flavours need to happen more often – these scones are incredible!
Te Aroha farmer turned singer on tour around North Island
Merv Pinny will be playing two shows in Waikato.
Predator traps to protect birdlife in Tukipo catchment
Traps have been placed in a 150 hectare site close to the Monckton Scenic Reserve.