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Will drones become supply lifelines for cut off communities?
A Malborough resident cut off by a washed-out bridge had groceries flown in by drone after seeing a video of the same aircraft lifting deer.
Emergency sports panel: Fox and Spain win
Veteran sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer says Ryan Fox's British Open victory is one of the great finishing performances in major championship golf.
‘He didn’t know’: Paul Henry u-turns on firearm comments
ACT deputy leader Nicole McKee says newly-announced ACT candidate Paul Henry has reversed his position on firearm policy.
‘Minister for Wool’ defends textile-promoting trip to India
Patterson has returned from his trip strengthening wool export relationships with India, despite NZ First opposing the Indian FTA.
BNZ’s First Farm Funding Boost eases pressure for new owners
BNZ's new First Farm Funding Boost gives eligible first farm buyers up to a 1% interest rate discount on their first $2 million of borrowing for two seasons.
What’s driving buyers to East Coast properties?
Forestry buyers are steering clear of the Gisborne region and buying elsewhere in the country.
Dairy-beef or beef on dairy: Where the product marketability lies
Head of Agribusiness, Silver Fern Farms discussing the new collaboration between Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra to boost New Zealand's dairy beef sector.
What’s been learnt from crop protection programme
A new campaign to tackle pesticide resistance launches this month.
Farmer Panel: What’s the best $100 you’ve spent on farm?
Both farmers on this week's North-South panel are preparing for El Niño, though they treat the forecasts cautiously.
Across the ditch: Rice under threat, bird flu & water buybacks
Australian rural commentator Libby Price says Australian rice production is under pressure as processor SunRice cuts jobs.










