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Wairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone Gabrielle
The sound of rain now brings back terrifying memories for some Hawke’s Bay residents.
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Opinion: Getting redundancies right
Opinion: Getting the process wrong can be very costly for the employer.
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Two-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for consideration
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.
Farmers say a 30pc on-farm emissions cut do-able - with Fonterra’s help
Fonterra called on to use its scale to support farm target pursuit.
Resilience work or relocation?
Floodwater swamped the substation, knocking out to power to Napier for several days.
Fonterra's board to shrink next year after green light from shareholders
The meeting covered a lot of ground, farmers at times testy with the NZ giant's leaders.
Going to the dogs: First show sheepdog trial for 17 years
Sheep dog trial showing event first in 17 years at Manfeild
Fonterra announces on-farm emission reduction target
Around 86 per cent of Fonterra’s emissions come from on-farm operations.
Deadly virus sparks penguin chicks’ transfer to hospital
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is back and it may be worse than last year.
Small, quality yardings sell well at Stortford Lodge
Store lamb prices showed the growing unease with the market.
The Country Full Show: November 9, 2023
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Explained: Why this El Niño is behaving differently - and what it means for NZ
Niwa forecaster says El Niño could peak unusually late - and may linger to next winter.
‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second time
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Warm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country Festival
A good sprinkling of locals had wares at the country festival.
Fonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets
'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.
Allbirds dives to new low as its quarterly loss widens to US$32m
The firm, co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says its Christmas will be even tougher.
Gore District Council crab apple tree decision did not follow due process
Petition went to council last month calling for car parks instead of trees on main street.
Fonterra wants 30 per cent emissions reduction across farms
Collective farm target is response to growing sustainability obligations and demands.
Exciting things brewing for Elemental Cider
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'Like a rag doll': Man survives frightening crocodile attack after biting it on eyelid
“It was a big grab and he shook me like a rag doll and took off back into the water."
‘I’ll stay here until I’m done’: Dairy farming at an airport
Hamish Jenkins has milked his cows on farm surrounding Dunedin Airport for over a decade.
Kaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tail
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.
Far North mountain range has 11,000 pests removed
More than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest