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…
MPI Calls For Proposals To Research Regenerative Farming Practices
“Some of the practices New Zealand farmers are already using could be considered regenerative. By determining which farming practices have a …
How a new generation of female farmers are changing the agricultural industry
The organisation came about as while women made up half of New Zealand’s primary sector, from farms to boardrooms, they had little involvement in …
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.
US trade deal sees expansion of farm produce exports, says official
As China’s agricultural exports to the U.S. currently account for 10 percent of its total agricultural exports, the official said the country will promote …