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'Live well, Grow well': Sean Canarchan on helping others in kiwifruit industry
Sponsored content: "It’s by people that have been there done that, so it’s a good read.”
Eighth open win for Rowland Smith at Golden Shears
Smith now represents NZ at Golden Shears World Shearing Champs in Scotland in June.
The Country Full Show: March 6, 2023
Rowland Smith, David Seymour, Sean Carnachan, Warren Erickson, Phil Duncan.
Cyclone-affected farmers share their stories for fundraising effort
All funds raised from Te Pari's Givealittle page will go to Rural Support Trust.
Feed supply woes for Otago farmers as dry conditions continue
"We’ve been through a lot of dry years ... but this is probably one of the worst".
Further update today on progress towards re-opening SH25 for heavy vehicles
Expect delays while contractors continue working to stabilise the SH25 washout.
The Front Page podcast: Slash crisis - how did we allow forestry to get us into this sticky mess?
Critics have long expressed concern about the impact of waste from the forestry sector.
Tears and sweat shed as homeowners and volunteers dig in for Gabrielle clean-up
The Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up in Hawke's Bay is a mammoth operation.
'It was cool': Matt Watson's roof was ripped off - but he has no regrets
TV star doesn't regret building by the sea after experiencing wrath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rabobank Best of The Country: March 4, 2023
Christopher Luxon, Te Radar, Genevieve Steven, Chris Hipkins, Jim Hopkins, Jane Smith.
Texas doctor fills long-vacant role of GP for Waimarino
'I’ve been really impressed with the amount of backup support we have here.'
Young muscle needed to aid woodchoppers’ record-breaking fundraising drive
Kerikeri Woodchoppers have so far raised $330,000 for eye surgery across the Pacific.
Revealed: How Myanmar ‘blood timber’ found its way to NZ
Whangārei importer admits "it doesn't look good" teak found to come from Myanmar oligarch.
The great reopening: Will China’s rebound turbocharge NZ’s economy?
China's economy is roaring back to life after Covid lockdown - it my be a mixed blessing
Watch: Markets with Madison - carpet wool factory wiped out, demand set to spike
Carpet demand is set to surge after the floods.
History-making Golden Shears win for trailblazing Aussie teen
Tyron Cochrane (18) is the first Aussie to win a title at the Golden Shears since 1961.
Nurse's day off leads to woolhanding win at the Golden Shears
Eleri Bradley said her workmates didn't realised woolhandling was a sport.
The Country Full Show: March 3, 2023
Chris Brandolino, Dennis Neilson, Todd Muller, Joe Wheeler, Barry Soper.
Weekend temp shock: Autumn's 'dramatic' cold snap, thunderstorms for cyclone-hit regions
The weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.
Survivor of 1938 Esk Valley flooding reflects on mirrored disasters
It's 1938 and Patricia Morton's sleeping under the stars in fleece wool, her home buried.
Watch: Father ‘nearly killed’ by ute in frighteningly close shave
Ravi Prasad said it took hours before he returned to a normal emotional state again.
The Conversation: Devastating weather event was a catastrophe for communications
When Cyclone Gabrielle struck, power was badly compromised.
Youngster Wairua Edmonds enters the big time with his shears
The Masterton 10-year-old is a fourth-generation shearer.
Return of Northland Field Days sees town and country unite
After a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Homes evacuated after fire at Gisborne grain processing building
Emergency services responded to the commercial building fire at 7pm.
Stud farm owner banned for life from racing industry after mare's death
It was one of the worst cases of neglect to come before a racing authority.
Free bus services for NZ Rural Games weekend
The bus service will be free for Palmerston North, Feilding, and Ashhurst residents.
Forestry slash: Debris-battered East Coast angry at Nash comment
"This is an outrage" to East Coast people dealing with huge piles of forestry debris.
Aongatete dairy farmers fined $28k for illegal cowshed discharge
Two Bay of Plenty have been dairy farmers convicted and fined for effluent discharges.
Two world-record-holders to go head-to-head at NZ Rural Games
World-record-holders Megan Whitehead and Sacha Bond will go head-to-head at the games.
Watch: Transport Minister promises Bailey bridges for isolated areas
Wood will be providing an update on the installation of temporary bridges.
Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped
The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face