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A man is reported to be trapped in machinery at ANZCO Foods in Eltham. Photo / Google Maps

Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plant

19 Dec, 2019 8:42am

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Win tickets to see Soweto Gospel Choir in New Plymouth this March.

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Win tickets to see the Soweto Gospel Choir

18 Dec, 2019 2:24pm
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Your chance to win tickets to see and hear the Soweto Gospel Choir in New Plymouth.

The Midhirst tennis club enjoyed a shared luncheon last week.

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Midhirst Tennis Club enjoys fun tennis

18 Dec, 2019 2:03pm
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The Midhirst Tennis club enjoyed a fun day of tennis.

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Christmas greetings from Mayor Neil Volzke

18 Dec, 2019 11:50am
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Mayor Neil Volzke reflects on 2019.

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From the editor: Meri Kirihimete

18 Dec, 2019 11:18am
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Editor Ilona Hanne wishes all readers a happy, safe and fun-filled holiday season.

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Midhirst Tennis Club enjoys fun tennis

18 Dec, 2019 2:03pm
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The Midhirst Tennis club enjoyed a fun day of tennis.

John Jackson won the Garage 16 Media North Island Modified Championship at Stratford Speedway. Photo/ Matt Julian, Contact High Photography.

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Modified Champs provide plenty of thrills

18 Dec, 2019 10:59am
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Racers battled for top position at the Garage 16 Modified Champs at Stratford Speedway.

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Folk music 'has touched many souls'

14 Dec, 2019 4:00am
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Tuuletar: Get set for vocal fireworks

6 Dec, 2019 4:00am
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Hayley gets her hair ready to send to the wig company.

Hair today: Hayley's hair helps others

Hayley's hair cut wasn't a fashion choice, but rather a way to help others.

Thanks to quick-acting medical staff and the rescue helicopter, Gay Burnnand was in hospital in Auckland within hours of her stroke. Photo / File

Gay thought she'd fainted. Calling an ambulance saved her life

Gay is recovering well, thanks in part to the quick response time.

Oliver, Safphire and Emily are supporting each other as they wait for news of Michael (inset).

Have you seen Michael? Dad missing for 40 days

Family have tried everything, including using drones and consulting a psychic.

Local Government Elections are underway, with voting papers to be delivered to voters between September 20 -25.

Stratford mayoral candidates have final say

The three mayoral candidates for Stratford make their final pitch for your vote.

Stratford District Council candidate Q&A

Candidates answer questions on governance experience and what qualities they bring.

Q&A with Stratford mayoralty candidates

Stratford's three mayoral candidates answer questions to help you decide who to vote for.

Candidate Q&A - performance and initiatives

Candidates have their say on Council performance and key initiatives.

Q&A with Stratford mayoralty candidates

Stratford's three mayoral candidates answer questions to help you decide who to vote for.

Candidate Q&A - issues and bad decisions

Candidates say what council's worst decision is and what big issues face Stratford.

Q&A with Stratford mayoralty candidates

Stratford's three mayoral candidates answer questions to help you decide who to vote for.

Candidate Q&A: What's our identity?

This week, candidates talk about climate change, the town's identity and youth council.

Rural councillor Graham Kelly is running for the top job this year, as well as a seat in the rural ward.

Candidate Q&A: Thoughts on the ward system

Council candidates answer questions on the ward system and if a Māori ward is needed.

Q&A with Stratford mayoralty candidates

Stratford's three mayoral candidates answer questions to help you decide who to vote for.

Once the scroll has begun to curl, Joe uses his hammer to shape it to perfection.

Forging art from fire - a blacksmith's skill

Local blacksmith Joe Parkes keeps an ancient craft alive.

Stratford candidates talk attendance

Council candidates answer questions regarding attendance.

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Modified Champs provide plenty of thrills

18 Dec, 2019 10:59am

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Team HOPE event spreads Christmas cheer

18 Dec, 2019 10:58am
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Stratford hero inspires zombie-themed book

18 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Raffle winner has plenty of presents under the tree

18 Dec, 2019 9:59am
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Planning ahead for holiday healthcare

18 Dec, 2019 8:18am
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Fire at Inglewood Timber Processors

17 Dec, 2019 5:50pm
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Dane Haskell - give children the gift of time

16 Dec, 2019 2:50pm
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This is what baby boomers look for in apartment

19 Dec, 2019 4:25pm

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Ponsonby for first home buyers

10 Sep, 2019 12:12pm
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Or a city bolt-hole for out of towners.

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Real estate's perfect double act

19 Dec, 2019 11:03am
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It's been 25 years since Barry Thom and Grant Lynch set up their own real estate agency.

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All the real estate eyeballs are on TOWIE star's bedroom

18 Dec, 2019 4:25pm
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Sports stars, water views and penthouses top world's most popular real estate listings.

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Fonterra head office in Fanshawe St, Auckland. Photo / Michael Craig

Fonterra buys out troublesome shareholder in Chile

Fonterra's Chile shares buy removes a critic of its operations.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Would NZ really be better without cows?

Comment: Simple solutions for difficult problem can have unintended consequences.

Rhys Dackers of Tangiteroria with part of the newly shorn designer Romney flock. Photo / Donna Russell

Power in good genes of designer sheep

Designer sheep are proving invincible to facial eczema.

Rosie seems thrilled with her Christmas apparel, Pip less so.

Julie Paton: Christmas challenging time on the farm

The other dogs wagged their tails enthusiastically but seemed unfazed by the death.

The Country - Walk edition

Jeff Grant, Simon Bridges, Shane McManaway, Doug Avery, Chris Russell.

Drylandcarbon was formed with the intention to develop forests to sequester carbon. Photo / 123RF

Drylandcarbon buys first property

Specialist carbon forestry fund has agreed to buy 1,600-hectare property.

Alexandra Green at Mayfarm Camden. Photo / Lynne Gardner (University of Sydney)

Cowmoonication: Research finds cows 'talk' to each other

Farmers might finally be able to answer the question: How now brown cow?

Fonterra's chief executive for Africa, Middle East, Europe, North Asia and the Americas, Kelvin Wickham. Photo / NZ Herald.

Fonterra spends $29m on lifting stake in Chile's Prolesur

Fonterra has gone to full control of Chile's Prolesur.

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Environment and sustainability officer Victoria Moyle says gift wrapping can be pretty and eco-friendly at the same time.

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Free and sustainable gift wrapping on offer

16 Dec, 2019 12:46pm
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Try using sustainable and bio-degradable products when you wrap Christmas presents.

Co-captain of the Taranaki Bulls sevens team, Jayson Potroz.

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Taranaki Bulls place at sevens tournament

16 Dec, 2019 8:38am
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The Taranaki Bulls have come away from the national sevens tournament with a placing.

The giant trumpet flowers will play music at the touch of a button.

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Festival of Lights is a show for all ages

15 Dec, 2019 1:53pm
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There's plenty to see at this year's Festival of Lights in New Plymouth.

Young swimmers made the most of a new slide at the Eltham swimming pool in January 1995.

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25 years ago in the Stratford Press

13 Dec, 2019 2:08pm
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Editor Ilona Hanne looks through the archives to see what was making the news in 1970.

Jayson Potroz has been included in the CMK Taranaki Bulls seven squad. Photo/ Getty Images.

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Changes made to Taranaki sevens squads

12 Dec, 2019 8:52am
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Changes have been made to the CMK Taranaki Bulls and Port Taranaki Whio sevens squad.

The Slacks will be headling the Saturday Summer Nights concert.

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Stratford's Summer Nights celebrates 10 years

11 Dec, 2019 4:00pm
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Stratford's Summer Nights it celebrating its tenth year next month.

Dolly O'Hanlon-Taputoro (17) and Blue Light volunteer, Pat Moore.

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Driving programme provides opportunities

11 Dec, 2019 3:55pm
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The Blue Light Te Ara Tika driving programme is providing opportunities.

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Street festival spreads Christmas cheer

11 Dec, 2019 2:33pm
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An upcoming event in Hāwera will bring Christmas cheer and merriment.

Tarn Mack-McEwen with a nice ringplain rainbow trout.

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Time-slots still available for fishing day

11 Dec, 2019 2:05pm
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The annual Stratford kids' trout fishing day is fast approaching.

Warren and Shirley Smith of Olive's Pantry received the Above and Beyond Employer award.

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Hāwera business goes above and beyond

11 Dec, 2019 1:57pm
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A business in Hāwera has received the above and beyond employer award .

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Best of the best compete in Taranaki Shears

11 Dec, 2019 12:19pm
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There was plenty of talent at the 2019 Taranaki Shears in Stratford.

The South Taranaki Disrict Council is supporting a trial for businesses to compost their organic waste.

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South Taranaki businesses trial composting

11 Dec, 2019 11:20am
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Composting organic waste is being trialled in South Taranaki.

From l-r: Hawera Mt View Lions members Sandra Solomons, Stephanie Jordan and Maree Goldsworthy with Tower Bowling Club president Max Sayer.

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Tower Bowling club receives donation

11 Dec, 2019 10:18am
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A donation from Hāwera Mt View Lions has helped the Tower Bowling Club.

From l-r: Rawiri West (13), Dylan Kowalewski (13) and Levi Carter (13) won the year 7 and 8 boys Taranaki Schools Road Relay race.

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Primary School pupils win Taranaki relay

11 Dec, 2019 10:02am
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Hard work and training paid off for these three Stratford Primary School pupils.

From left, Jordan Anderson, James Smithson and Greg Anderson competed at the 2019 Champions of Champions competition.

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Stratford wins Vin Young trophy

11 Dec, 2019 9:41am
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Stratford golf club members won trophies at the recent championships.

Five Kaponga pupils have won the Chapman Challenge Relay Cup.

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Kaponga pupils win relay competition

11 Dec, 2019 9:29am
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Five Kaponga pupils have won a relay competition.

Grant Boyde (left) and Barrie Smith are two of the JPs ready to help.

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Justices of the peace ready to help

11 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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Stratford has several justices of the peace ready to help people who need help.

A grant from NZCT will enable the Hawera BMX Club to purchase new equipment.

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Hāwera BMX club receives grant

11 Dec, 2019 8:45am
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A grant from NZCT will enable a BMX club to buy equipment for their racing events.

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Horse rider wins Trans-Tasman event

11 Dec, 2019 8:35am
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A winning 120km endurance ride has proved horse riding is in Pip's blood.

Bridget with the craft inspiration board which will help children come up with some ideas of their own.

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Makerspace to encourage Christmas crafters

10 Dec, 2019 11:59pm
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Creativity with a Christmas slant will be encouraged at the sessions.

Children in Eltham enjoying all the fun of the fair in 1969.

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Lookback: Stratford Press headlines from 1969

10 Dec, 2019 11:00pm
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Editor Ilona Hanne takes a look back through the Stratford Press archives.

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