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    Former Waikoikoi farmer was ‘community man’

    David Simmers was killed in Wānaka recently after being crushed under his own car. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Former Waikoikoi farmer was ‘community man’

    The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.

    Global deer sector leader honoured

    Peel Forest Estate’s Graham Carr has received a New Year’s Honour for his contributions to deer...

    Global deer sector leader honoured

    A Geraldine man has been honoured for his contributions to the deer industry, which span nearly four decades.

    Storms cause $10m in crop losses

    Wheat crops took a beating and in some cases were stripped bare of their grain after a trio of...

    Storms cause $10m in crop losses

    Arable growers are reeling from up to $10 million in crop losses after a trio of widespread hail storms whipped through Canterbury farms.

    Dry start to new year for the South

    Hot weather is predicted to continue through February. Photo: Getty Images

    Dry start to new year for the South

    The Deep South has had a dry start to 2026, the MetService says.

    New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company

    Todd Grave checks out the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Ruataniwha Farm, near Twizel. PHOTO: MIKE LANGFORD

    New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company

    Mt Cook Alpine Salmon recently named Todd Grave as its new chief executive.

    Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts

    PGG Wrightson Wool South Island manager Dave Burridge has concerns the crossbred wool market is...

    Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts

    Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.

    Great day had by all at show

    The best fancy dress winners at the Winton A&P Show on Saturday were Adalyn Harding, 10, of...

    Great day had by all at show

    All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small — from puppies and poultry to hay bales and Red Bands — and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show
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