Our population is growing, so why are NZ's towns dying?
While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?
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Otago fire was 'like a war zone'
Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.
Workplace death near Ranfurly
A person has died in a workplace incident in rural Central Otago earlier today.
Quad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka Valley
Emergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.
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A homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.
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Fire crews are at an incident at a Fonterra plant in Southland this morning.
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Praise for firefighters after Queenstown scrub blaze
"Rural fire have really upped their game - those guys were amazing".
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Queenstown fire: Crews on hunt for hot spots as windy conditions forecast
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Rakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturned
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The only place in New Zealand with a population decline
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Large tussock fire near Danseys Pass almost contained
A controlled burn near Danseys Pass has now almost been contained.
Farmers vent frustrations over Govt's freshwater policies
Farmers told Environment Ministry officials aspects of policy were hazy and unrealistic.
Death of 29-year-old in Canterbury treated as homicide
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Six helicopter fire crews battling grass fire near Queenstown
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Dramatic increase in Hauraki Gulf snapper catch
Recreational catch has nearly tripled in past 30 years.
Farmer's distress after 200 calves killed in fire
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Winter grazing: 'We've had farmers intimidate us' - activists
Activists insist campaign was not to target farmers, but the winter grazing system.
More snow predicted for parts of South tomorrow
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Farmers urged to prepare for snow
Cold front forecast to hit the far south of New Zealand from the southwest.
Heavy rain in the south, showers in the west: It must be the school holidays
Those in western areas of the South Island are more at risk for rain.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
Ban on pāua fishing considered
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Ngāi Tahu Farming to pay up over calves deal
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