An independent review commissioned by the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has raised a number of questions about the suitability of the computer-based nutrient management tool, Overseer, as a regulatory tool to apply to arable farmers.
The Government's ``Jobs for New Zealanders First'' scheme has resulted in a reduction of overseas labour being brought into the Bay of Plenty.
The Government's ``Jobs for New Zealanders First'' scheme has resulted in a reduction of overseas labour being brought into the Bay of Plenty for the kiwifruit harvest.
This year's drought may cost Northland dairy farmers about $500 million, says the Northland Rural Support Trust.
Electronic Identification is on our doorstep, are you ready? Are you safe? You may have ordered the tags, but have you got the right facilities and gear to put them in properly?
More bureaucratic b/s. There was nothing wrong with the old system. I have had a few of these new ones pull out already, and find them a pain. Did some little office jerk come up with this idea to make his job safe? Can't believe a National Government...
Brendan Manning tells how to reduce stress levels when shifting house
One of the greatest myths of wealth creation is that being as frugal as possible is the key to riches and a happy life.
The man accused of an assault that left the victim in hospital for over a week was found not guilty at Napier District Court yesterday.
Todd Forsyth must have shares in a fuel company to run this much-modified 1974 MGBGT, spotted racing at Pukekohe one recent rainy Saturday.
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck near Tonga this morning. The quake occurred at 5.19am local time (4.19am NZT), 287km southwest of Nuku'alofa, at a depth of 171km. No tsunami warning has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The Tonga tremor was picked up on quake drums across New Zealand, and caused GeoNet's system to falsely identify two strong earthquakes. The GeoNet website reported a magnitude 6.1 and a 5.5 earthquake about 5.25am off the East Coast, but these have since been deleted. - nzherald.co.nz
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