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Whanganui grower earns national award for his roses
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The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
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'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
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Perfect recipe for end of season peaches
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New youth mentor initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health
Project deemed a success on both sides of the farm fence.
The first rule of farming club: You do not talk about farming club
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'Remember the rabbits!' Stoat and weasel threat predicted in 1889
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'Proud that I’ve survived': Jamie Mackay on The Country's 30th anniversary
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Engineers swap giant machines for Taupō fun train
Two engineers have swapped enormous vehicles for a miniature train.
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
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Small but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne Annan
Annan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.
Third-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championship
Rotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.
The great bunny stoush of 1934
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Farrier Sarah Brown is not horsing around
Scotswoman Sarah Brown has always been interested in being a farrier.
'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture
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Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
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Good yarns on Whanganui River Rd mail run
Reporter Liz Wylie hitches a ride in the mail van.
A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
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