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Finance: Clarify your position

Lots of people volunteer their time to be on boards, whether it's serving a community organisation or running a company.

Big bucks back misinformation

Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.

Duo off in search of Taranaki's stories

Two blokes will be journeying to the heart of Taranaki to share in the stories of the local communities they will be travelling through.

Brothers claim trial titles

Brothers Steve and Dan Murphy from Whangamomona took home a title each from the South Island Dog Trial Championships held in Blenheim last week.

Farm well set up for winter

Warm moist April weather has resulted in welcome high-pasture growth rates and covers on the Stratford Demonstration farm, but cold May weather will now slow this...

Facial eczema on way out

The facial eczema season is coming to a close for farmers, with spore counts at zero for most of central Taranaki.

News in brief: Rates increase, Steak win

The Taranaki Regional Council has confirmed a 1.5 per cent rates increase for the 2013/2014 financial year.

Harry comes home to his family and school

Stratford High School last week held a powhiri for its new head of department for Maori, Harry Anneff, welcoming him and his family into the community and school.

Ground set to go green

The A&P Showground will be turned into a green haven over the next two weeks, with 117,000 plants brought in to be collected by farmers at the end of the month...

Nurse catches flying bug

Nursing student Courtney Single can add flying to her list of achievements.

Movie review: Gambit (+trailer)

Harry is determined to exact his revenge and get the better of his boss. To pull it off he'll need the help of a very unlikely party.

Young waterskier aims for Universal Worlds

The old saying 'practice makes perfect' proved true once again when Blake Cameron (18) a representative from West Coast North Island, won bronze at the New Zealand...

Crunch time for farmer title contenders

The top seven Young Farmer contestants are getting ready for the grand final of the 2013 ANZ Young Farmer Contest, May 16-18 in Auckland at the Kumeu Showgrounds...

Councillors weigh up choices in election year

The 2013 election for city and district councils, regional councils and DHBs will be on October 12.

Movie Clip: Gambit