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2417 days ago

Life member wins derby

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Demolition derby winner Steve Dryden relishes every opportunity to drive in speedway events.

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2417 days ago

Have you heard NZ's 'number one food safety problem'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
#Watch: Have you heard? Researchers are saying chicken is making Kiwis sick and is spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A study found NZ has one of the highest rates of campylobacteriosis in the world. To read more, click here.

2417 days ago

Aluminum hits highest price in 7 years with Russian supply at risk

John from East Invercargill

The cost of aluminum futures on the London Metal Exchange has risen to its highest level since 2011. Global aluminum supplies are at risk because of US sanctions against Russian producer RUSAL.
On Monday, the metal went up to $2,377.50 per ton, setting a new seven-year record. Over the past week, … View more
The cost of aluminum futures on the London Metal Exchange has risen to its highest level since 2011. Global aluminum supplies are at risk because of US sanctions against Russian producer RUSAL.
On Monday, the metal went up to $2,377.50 per ton, setting a new seven-year record. Over the past week, its value increased by 12 percent.
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2417 days ago

Poll: Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View more
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.

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Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?
  • 21.1% I already do - it's easy if you do your research and have the right space
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.4% I'd like to, but there's too much red tape
    15.4% Complete
  • 40.5% It depends on the animal
    40.5% Complete
  • 0.9% I tried, but it didn't work out
    0.9% Complete
  • 22.1% I don't think farm animals make good pets
    22.1% Complete
1086 votes
2418 days ago

What's lurking in the waters?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Victoria University research team is giving the scientific world a fresh look at the unique sea creatures lurking in NZ's rarely explored Fiordland waters.

Take a look at the video and see what's come out to say hello.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2419 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

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2419 days ago

Find out when our antique buyers will be near you!

Goldco International Limited

Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

See the dates, times and locations below!
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2420 days ago

Trump announcing attack on Syria to commence . Time now 1.03pm

John from East Invercargill

Trump in the process of announcing a combined military attack on Syria. Combined with Britain and France..
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2421 days ago

Tiwai will need to crank up production

John from East Invercargill

The inclusion of Russia’s aluminum giant RUSAL on the US sanctions list may significantly alter the metals market, threatening to break global supply chains and spark a deficit in the crucial industrial metal.
Aluminum futures surged by nearly 10 percent in London
Russia is the world's … View more
The inclusion of Russia’s aluminum giant RUSAL on the US sanctions list may significantly alter the metals market, threatening to break global supply chains and spark a deficit in the crucial industrial metal.
Aluminum futures surged by nearly 10 percent in London
Russia is the world's number two producer of aluminium after China.
Aluminium is the second most consumed metal in the world.
Canada is at full production and unable to meet the deficit in America.

2422 days ago

The Invercargill i-SITE is on the move

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

After it was announced this week the Southland Museum and Art Gallery would be closing, the information centre needed to find a new place to operate from.

A new temporary location has just been annouced.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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