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Tala's flower business blooms after leaving corporate world
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'Lucky escape': The perils of wool transport in 1948
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Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
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90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
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Country Calendar is back and as great as ever
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Rural community still cherishes their hall
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'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
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Tutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi Ohomai
Changes were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.
Vege tips: Winter is coming
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John Deere a family affair for this dairy farmer
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Moa remains found in farm swamp in 1934
"The remains of at least a dozen moas were unearthed by a farmer recently."
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
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Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.
'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencing
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Bird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risks
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Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
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