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Victory a surprise for newcomer

Duncan Leslie competes in the open shearing final at the New Zealand merino shears in Alexandra. Photo: Barbara Newton

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Rural Life OtherOctober 14

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt

Fatigue is an increasing concern across Southland and Clutha as prolonged wet conditions continue to put pressure on farmers, staff and businesses.

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt

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Rural Life OtherOctober 14

Global recognition for Dunedin-developed livestock system

Breeding the ultimate goat, sheep or cow within some of the smallest livestock owners in the most basic villages on the planet is happening, thanks to a cloud-based data platform capturing system developed by a scientists in Dunedin.

ANNABELLE ALLOTT

Global recognition for Dunedin-developed livestock system

Global recognition for Dunedin-developed livestock system

Rural Life OtherOctober 8

National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage

National is promising to lend farmers up to $300 million to help them store more water, as it targets the rural vote in this year's election.

National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage

National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage

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Rural Life OtherOctober 7

Practical health advice for men focus of Awamoko event

Sam McBride would like to see men’s health have greater recognition in New Zealand.

Sally Rae

Practical health advice for men focus of Awamoko event

Practical health advice for men focus of Awamoko event