Light at the end of the tunnel for sheep and beef
For a good proportion of sheep and beef farmers, the light at the end of the tunnel has, for some time, been the headlight of a train heading towards them.
Rural
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.
Big push for tiny horses
Judy Stott is a legendary figure on the local miniature-horse events calendar, and has amassed more than 200 ribbons and championship awards.
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 down.
Property
Project helps launch real estate career
Stratford's Sam Swinburne, 28, is an example of how the Flexi-wage scheme not only benefits employers but could be the start of a promising career for many young people.
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Business
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.
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Local News
Trio best in NZ
Heavy rain proved no obstacle for some Ngaere School students who spent their weekend battling for the 2013 AgrikidsNZ Champions title.
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Motoring
Motorsport: Family fun the classic way
Todd Forsyth must have shares in a fuel company to run this much-modified 1974 MGBGT, spotted racing at Pukekohe one recent rainy Saturday.
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NZ Herald
Screaming child alerts mother to house fire
Screams from her terrified child brought a mother running from the other end of a house when fire engulfed the front of their Gisborne home yesterday. The fire service sent two appliances to the De Lautour Road house at 12.10pm. "The front bedroom of the villa-style house was well alight when we arrived," Senior Station Officer John Haggland said. Witnesses said there were clouds of black smoke initially, then the front corner of the house erupted in a ball of flame. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the blaze and stop it spreading to the rest of the house. "The woman told us she had…
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