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Twenty-three-year-old Andrew Taplin has recently completed his Level 4 qualification in agricultural
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Twenty-three-year-old Andrew Taplin has recently completed his Level 4 qualification in agricultural

Rai Valley dairy farm worker Hazel Jones has made a strong impression in the Young Farmers stock jud

Complacency is not an option when it comes to bird flu, according to a poultry industry leader. Fio

The 2026 apple harvest in the Tasman region has wrapped up as one of the strongest in recent memory,

A Wakefield Bowling Club stalwart who prefers to stay out of the spotlight has earned national recog

Westport dairy manager Preet Singh has won the West Coast and Top of the South Dairy Manager of the

Brightwater Community Anglican Church is quietly making a meaningful difference through its Parish P

In the heart of Golden Bay, woodchopping is a sport built as much on community as it is on strength,

Tucked into scrubby country south-west of Tākaka, just a few kilometres from Collingwood, Len and Ch

For many, possums are simply a nuisance, damaging native bush and threatening farms. For local trapp

Community‑led restoration in the southern gateway of Abel Tasman National Park is getting a welcome

A new coffee table book celebrating the people and landscapes of Molesworth Station is striking a ch

For Marcia Kotze, creativity has always been a constant companion, one she carried with her from Sou

Taylors Contracting Wanderers Community Sports Club is preparing to mark 75 years as a cornerstone o

After a challenging growing season, grape growers and contractors across Tasman and Marlborough say

After four decades in business, Annies fruit bars have become a familiar part of Kiwi lunchboxes, wi

A much-loved Nelson story was brought to life for local whānau during a packed school holiday event

Last year, more than 5,500 pests were removed from local OneFortyOne forests through the company’s h

Maruia dairy farmer Mark Ready says he was “very excited and a little shocked” when he was announced

For Ngātīmoti farmer Emma Eggers, working dogs have always been part of life. Running a sheep and be