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Growers slow to take on RSE staff
Nelson employers have been slower to bring in Pacific Island workers to help prepare and pick their crops this season, although close to 900 are expected to be here when harvesting hits its peak in March and April.Great turnout at competitive dog trials
PATRICK ROSE - © Fairfax NZ News
The Takaka Dog Trials drew large crowds on Saturday as spectators flocked to see farmers show off their best trained sheep dogs in Upper Takaka.
Swiss couple buy winery
PETER WATSON - © Fairfax NZ News
A high-powered Swiss couple are the new owners of Kina Beach Vineyard.
On a velvet fast track
PETER WATSON - © Fairfax NZ News
At over 60, many people start to take it easier, but not Alf Kinzett.
Gloomy season looms
PETER WATSON - © Fairfax NZ News
Pipfruit growers are a resilient bunch, but the forthcoming season is likely to put the blowtorch on their survival skills.
Tension high as lethal log pile is cleared
Usshers make it his and hers at Coast to Coast
Victim was holding bat, says witness
Boatie seen lying hurt on beach
Lack of signs, barriers slated
Accused 'shut eyes and pulled trigger'
Doctor's views offend family of cancer boy
Bouterey's closing but game's not over
Tourism group wary of charging
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