Dead vines blamed on mislabelling

Dead vines blamed on mislabelling

Two North Canterbury winegrowers say they are “devastated” watching their vineyards die after a routine insecticide spray went horribly wrong.
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Otago 1080 drops highest

This was because most of the 1080 used in Otago and Canterbury was for small operations targeting rabbits, while on the West Coast it was used to …
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Wizards batsman Rob Nicol ready to cast a spell

Rob Nicol is ready to fire and, when he does, the Canterbury Wizards could really take a team apart. That"s the feeling of one of his teammates, Dean …
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New culture emerging in farm waste disposal

New culture emerging in farm waste disposal

In a recent Environment Canterbury (ECan) report, 53 farms from a cross-section of dairy, livestock, viticulture and small holdings were asked to record waste …
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Funding varies by $1800 a student

South Canterbury schools receive a wide variation of Ministry of Education funding per student and a school"s decile rating does not have much bearing on how …
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4WD slip-slidin" away after doughnuts

Environment Canterbury (ECan) says the owner of the Nissan Terrano is overseas and the regional council is struggling to identify who was behind the wheel.
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New culture emerging in farm waste disposal

Strike Force hold out for fine victory

Strike Force hold out for fine victory

On a small but fast pitch chances were few and far between. However with the game"s first real chance Whitstable took the lead. As the pitch dried out, Strike …
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Horror injury for Canterbury wing

CANTERBURY winger Angus Furneaux is expected to make a full recovery, despite suffering what coach Andy Pratt admitted was a “worrying” injury against …
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