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Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
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When stray horses roamed Napier’s streets, inflicting injuries on those they came across
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HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension
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High noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
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Tips on buying better rams
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Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
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Apprentice crossing the ditch for technician awards
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Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
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150-year-old Frimley Park poplar gets new life as playground flock
150-year-old Frimley poplar tree brought back to life as part of new playground feature.
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
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Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector
“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."
Last of the free summer wine: Why law change to allow wineries to charge for tastings is a 'good thing'
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Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints
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Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
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Opinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndrome
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Farming sector 'red tape' review: Govt releases terms of reference
'The current process is like being in the ice cream queue behind a family of 13.'