Displaying items by tag: CORONAVIRUS

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 13:55

Covid's urban/rural divide

According to a new study from the University of Otago, there was a visible rural/urban divide in Covid-19 vaccination rates.

Published in General News
Monday, 19 February 2024 14:23

Covid inquiry to visit Northland

Better understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people of Northland, and the role communities played in the pandemic response, will be the focus of a visit from the Covid-19 Inquiry, says inquiry chair Professor Tony Blakely.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 09:55

Reflecting a challenging period

Damien O'Connor admits his six years in office were incredibly challenging, with Covid, droughts, floods, storms, M. bovis and volcanic eruptions to name a few.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 October 2023 08:55

Editorial: Time for change

OPINION: With election day only a few days away and advance voting well underway, there appears to be a mood for change in rural and provincial New Zealand.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 09:55

More pain yet!

China's slower than expected recovery from Covid-19 and an oversupply of Australian sheep meat is causing problems for NZ sheep farmers.

Published in General News

OPINION: Vintage 2023 saw a welcome return to melting pot wineries, as companies threw open their doors to global wine workers, with all the excitement, experience and insights they offer.

Published in Editorial
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 08:55

Covid adds to rural NZ's stress

According to the recently released Te Hiringa Mahara Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, the impact of Covid-19 has added additional stress to the wellbeing of rural communities in New Zealand.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 December 2022 09:55

China-watch for meat sector

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 December 2022 10:55

China's Covid policy keeps dairy prices subdued

The absence of Chinese demand for dairy continues to impact global prices.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 07 December 2022 10:55

Wool carpets spread post-Covid

Wool carpet manufacturer Bremworth says Covid-19 has helped accelerate a trend towards more natural fibres.

Published in General News
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