Personal locator beacon saves farmer after bull attack: 'It was out to get me'
A Hawke's Bay farmer has been left shaken and battered after a bull attack in Puketitiri.
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Search for the top rural GP practice in NZ begins
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Positive freedom camping initiatives sought in Queenstown
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Worries over winter food supply for stock
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False E.coli reading at Takapau water plant
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Frequent calls keep chopper pilots busy
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Meeting encourages farmers to ask for help
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University of Waikato to study mysteries of Manuka honey
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Mark Ross: Commitment to preserving treatment of disease
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Fonterra joins domestic violence programme Shine
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Dirty water thwarts river protest plunge
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Hope for clearer view of 'Mycoplasma bovis' spread soon
Experts are still hoping to discover how mycoplasma bovis is still spreading south.
More farms hit with 'Mycoplasma bovis' notices in Southland
Mycoplasma bovis continues to spread in the South.
Concern over leptospirosis spike in Northland
Northland cases of leptospirosis jump to highest number in 20 years.
Farmers preparing for facial eczema season
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Lifejacket trade-in a warning about boating safety
Poor condition of life jackets traded in is a big warning about boating safety.
HBRC pilot scheme to offer free checks for farms in Hawke's Bay
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Cattle categories removed from A&P show
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Ridding NZ of pests will be good for our health
Ridding NZ of rats and possums will be good for us, as well as our prized native wildlife.
Three Affco workers exposed to toxic gas
Three workers receive medical treatment after significant ammonia leak.
Walter Breustedt: Report delivers overdue recommendations
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Water Safety NZ: Life jackets can keep dogs safe in water
Taupo dog owners who enjoy sharing watersports are told to think water safe.
Orchardists urged by Powerco to keep 4m power lines rule
Orchardists are being urged to ensure they are well clear of power lines when working.
Farm safety message from the mouths of triplets
Triplets delighted to help spread child safety message on farms.
Lethal bacteria infects waterways
Lethal bacteria infects Horowhenua swim spots, prompting warnings to steer clear.
No doctor means patients move elsewhere
Within four years Patea's patient numbers have dropped from 2900 to 2200.
Farmer survives being trampled in stampede
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'He was a beautiful boy, about to step into a great future'
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Milk once a day to avoid burnout
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