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

New Zealand sheep dog trial transtasman test team members Lloyd Smith and dog Guide, of Palmerston, and son-in-law Scott Hunter and dog Lucy, of Omarama, in Australia. Photo: Supplied

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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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.

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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