Rural - Hawke's Bay Today
Police call for help over rustling
Rustling is on the increase and police say it's a problem they can't solve without widespread community reporting of suspicious activity. Detective Sergeant Mark Moorhouse of Hastings police said the thieving was throughout the East Coast and linked to the price of meat. "When you live in New Zealand and it is the main thing we grow...
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Benefits for all entrants in awards
Brady Mitchell went into farming only because he needed somewhere to house his pig dogs.
Horticulture set to shine
The June 6 Eastern Horticultural Field Day will quickly become a national event, says Hawke's Bay A&P; Society general manager Brent Linn.
Dry Bay perfect for sunflowers
Grower Stuart Train found answers in Kansas when wondering what to grow on problem Pakipaki paddocks.
Teaming up to reduce the work toll
People are farming's most important resource. Most on-farm accidents, which can destroy a farmer's career, are caused by human error.
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Fonterra recalls two butter products
Fonterra has recalled two of its butter products and is investigating, after two customers each found metal objects in their butter.
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Global volatility continues into 2012
The European debt crisis continues to cast a shadow over financial markets. As we enter 2012, a credible solution to the crisis remains elusive, writes Westpac...
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Far from a trial to poach points
Dog triallists often travel the entire country competing and experiencing unfamiliar courses and varying types of sheep against fellow competitors and dogs they may...
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Cornucopia of colour
Pat Barker knows a thing or two about coloured sheep - she's been farming them for 40 years.
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Big spray dryer key for value
New Zealand's first and only independent product development spray dryer is one step closer to being open for business.
Arrests made in aggravated robberies...
Christchurch police have today arrested two men in connection with the aggravated robberies of two pharmacies during the past week.A 39-year-old has been charged...
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Do you agree Ocean Beach gates should be locked 8pm-8am?
Text To Editor: 23/02/12
Sorry but people do have every reason to moan about the Hastings Cemetery gardens. After many phone calls and no action we weed the garden where my father rests.
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Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
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- Pear and apple exports steady
- Government gives Crafer farm sale go ahead
- King sees best days still ahead of him
