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Countdown faces complaint over 'farmers market' branding on shopping bags

Farmers' Markets New Zealand was unhappy with the design, describing it as misleading.

Man finds message in bottle on Ninety Mile Beach from Greek captain

The bottle is complete with a master mariner's business card. But there's a problem.

Belgian farmer almost sparks new Napoleonic war

"We take responsibility for all," said Macron.

Mid Canterbury scheme helping rural migrants get driver's licence secures funding

Up to 24 mainly migrant women to be enrolled in road code course for learner's licence.

Millions of South Canterbury sunflowers heading for bottling plant

By next month the sunflower seeds will be processed into cooking oil.

Homeward bound: Wandering mates now in the dog box

Kunekune pig, Ginger, took his best friend, Ace the dog on a trip up Mt Cargill.

Inside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)

The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.

Taihape Area School gets rebuild a decade after flaw identified

Country town's school blighted by leaks and backed-up sewage is finally getting a rebuild.

'Most Kiwi thing I've ever seen': Dog and lamb besties go looking for dinner

Dog Charles doesn't associate sheep Graham with chasing sheep, says unlikely duo's owner.

Rare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'

The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.

'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'

Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.

Grey Lynn Isterband: New Zealand's top sausage revealed

New Zealand's top sausage has been announced just in time for summer barbies.

Canterbury panther: Is the mysterious big cat on the move?

Family's backyard shock: "Dad, that cat's massive"

Lost goat found under Napier compost bin now housed at pound

A lost goat was found at a private Carlyle St property, in Napier, on Wednesday afternoon.

Bay pie legend now king of the sausage roll

Judges were looking for a traditional sausage roll of specific weight and length.

Twenty years of Farmers' Market to be celebrated

In its two decades, the market has become a "spectacular event in its own right".