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The Country Fast Five - is this NZ's most important industry?

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back

Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.

Growing pains: Scientists paint troubling picture for NZ’s crucial farm pastures

Productivity gains in New Zealand’s plentiful pastures have now stalled, or even declined.

'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration site

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream

'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'

How a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangers

The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.

'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police

The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.

Twelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery

'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.

Abuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service Medal

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

Man accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for now

Suspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing.

One Bay council pays over $20m a year in debt interest

Debt is climbing for all but one council in Hawke’s Bay. Here is how much each has.

Your entries in our summer photo competition

Entries are flooding in for the Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ competition.

Roundabout exit to nowhere: What was supposed to go on a piece of land in limbo?

Bunnings' 3ha Hastings land remains unused after failed store bid due to fertile soil.

Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene

Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.

‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks

Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.

Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

‘A month of two halves’: Wettest December in Gisborne after warm start

The first half of December in Gisborne contradicted with the second half weather-wise