'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglected
One bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.
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Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
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Lambs that need cuddles
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Focus: PM Chris Hipkins unveils agri-tech investment plan
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Fresh off $85m raise, Halter launches ‘smart grass’
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Farm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
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