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Families make desperate pleas to know if Hawke's Bay-based loved ones are safe
Police have set up an online tool to help families find missing people.
'Almost Fiji like': Why is it so muggy, and when will there be some relief?
The hot and humid conditions are also expected to spread to more parts of the country.
Waste-free milk tap system installed at Fresh Choice
Kaipaki Dairies have already saved 700,000 plastic milk bottles from being produced.
Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer
Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.
Tech start-up revolutionising the farming world
Halter's system helps farmers move and manage their cows
Local farmer wins Fieldays Innovation award
Ric Awburn grew tired of ballcock arms constantly breaking, so he invented SpringArm.
DoC dog unit takes to Maungatautari
Department of Conservation dog handlers are spending the week sweeping for pests.
Judith Collins attends farmers' meeting at John Austin
Judith Collins attended a farmers' meeting in Te Mawhai to announce a health policy.
Local students win at pumpkin competition
St Patrick's Catholic School students win multiple awards from The Great Pumpkin Carnival.
New name for local vegetable business
Cato's Potatoes and Garlic has a new name and more vegetables to offer.
Hundreds of mushrooms donated to Ōhaupō food cart
A bit of kindness was shown in Ōhaupō with hundreds of mushrooms donated to a food cart
Government package helps drought-stricken farms
The Agriculture minister visited Owl Farm ahead of the $12 million package announcement.
Light therapy healing wildlife in Australia
A Te Awamutu animal light therapist helped to treat dogs, koalas, possums and kangaroos.
Local vets raise thousands for Australia
A Te Awamutu vet clinic received two carloads of supplies after calling for donations.