'Huge impact': The farmer surrounded by pines on every side
'The pine trees are taking over - there is not much farmland left.'
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MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
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Rowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win
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Spreading joy: Sunflower field offers free blooms and happiness
Local businesses donated seeds and skills to support the community project.
Comvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobs
The honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.
Black Hawk helicopter called in to help with logging
The Black Hawk will be hovering over Whakatāne in coming days.
For sale: Alliance Group's former Smithfield plant
Now-closed Smithfield freezing works site on the market.
NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in
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'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time
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‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs
Around 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.
Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.
Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."
Howling success: Edginton top dog twice at Matawai trials
Tolaga Bay triallist Leo Edginton made the top three in all four events.
The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?
Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dr Vaughn Holder, and Phil Duncan.
Yamaha buys Tauranga’s Robotics Plus, unveils big plans
Another tech firm sold offshore, but new owners says it'll add to its 130 staff.
'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list'
'Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'
Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'
Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.
Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming
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Country Calendar is back and as great as ever
Welcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.
Rural community still cherishes their hall
The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.
Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
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Colin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.