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Rural EventsSeptember 1

New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series

Under immense scoreboard pressure, Palmerston dog trialist Lloyd Smith produced a diamond performance to win a transtasman test.
Shawn McAvinue
New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series
New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series
Rural EventsAugust 26

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

The strong wool market delivered a major reversal of the sharp downward spiral across recent sales, PGG Wrightson says.
Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.
Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.
Rural EventsAugust 26

Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session

Land occupiers in the Allanton area are invited to an Otago Regional Council drop-in session to discuss rabbit management.
Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session
Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session
Rural EventsAugust 19

Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time

A hands-on wool education experience was given to the dozen pupils at a Strath Taieri primary school.
Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time
Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time
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Rural EventsAugust 19

Hunting wild goats is a great way to fill a freezer with flavourful meat, Dunedin mum says

Wild goat meat is a great way to feed a family, Dunedin mum Chantalle Harrison says.
Shawn McAvinue
Hunting wild goats is a great way to fill a freezer with flavourful meat, Dunedin mum says
Hunting wild goats is a great way to fill a freezer with flavourful meat, Dunedin mum says
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Rural EventsAugust 19

Family ties and heading dogs: Southern in-laws unite for transtasman clash

For the first time, North Otago Centre dog trialists Lloyd Smith and his son-in-law Scott Hunter will be in the same team when they compete for transtasman test honours next week.
Shawn McAvinue
Family ties and heading dogs: Southern in-laws unite for transtasman clash
Family ties and heading dogs: Southern in-laws unite for transtasman clash
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Rural EventsAugust 13

Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland

Demand was strong for in-lamb ewes near Gore last week, an agent says.
Shawn McAvinue
Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland
Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland
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Rural EventsAugust 12

Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday

Entries have closed for the 11th annual Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials near Gore.
Shawn McAvinue
Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday
Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday
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Rural EventsAugust 12

Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows

The New Zealand ploughing team are on their way to compete in southeastern Europe, leaving their tractors and ploughs behind.
Shawn McAvinue
Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows
Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows
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