Driving around the new Waipapa roundabout is a bitter-sweet experience for the man who dubbed himself the Champion of the Regions.The Northern Advocate asked former Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones to drive a reporter…
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Thousands of horse lovers attend Equifest 2020
Thousands of horse lovers descended upon the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo for Equifest on the weekend. The event brought together all disciplines within the industry for three days of equine competition and exhibitions.Grand…
Extremely rare albino bird rescued in Christchurch
An extremely rare albino sparrow is recuperating in Christchurch after it was rescued by two residents.The bird is considered to be one in a million. Research confirms that less than five have been reported, photographed and confirmed…
Northland shooting: Police shot suspect three times after he opened fire on dog
A man wanted by police was being chased through a paddock when he opened fire on a police dog – and was shot three times by officers.The dramatic incident was the fourth time police had been shot at within months.The man was…
Northland shooting: Man shot after firing at cop’s dog
Northland police are poised to provide more details about this morning’s incident when an officer shot a man who earlier fired on a police dog. Superintendent Tony Hill will speak to media from Whangārei police station at 3.30pm.Police…
Picking staff issue takes too much time
Central Otago’s horticulture and viticulture sectors say there is room for improvement when it comes to recruitment — and it is due to juggling work demands with recruitment.They said they did not have time to respond to every application…
General ratepayers may cover greater share of Waimea dam cost overruns
Tasman District councillors to consider funding options, including general ratepayers picking up more of the Waimea dam overrun costs.
The Country – Digger edition
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay got all excited about diggers, talking to Alan Dippie about Wheels at Wanaka.On with the show: Damien O’Connor: The gloves come off with the Minister of Agriculture and Trade as we debate…
Toxic algae warning for North Canterbury town
The Canterbury District Health Board is warning people to stay away from Lake Pegasus.Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Cherly Brunton issued a public health warning for the lake on Monday after potentially toxic algae,…
The Natural Dairy’s new owners hit the ground running
The new owners of The Natural Dairy’s first goal is to continue the “great work”of the previous owners.Glen and Bron Claridge took over the milk business from founders Bryan and Bethan Moore in late November, and have hit the ground…