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    The Government's considering the future of financial support for farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South

    The Government's considering the future of financial support for farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South


    Farmers struggling due to recent drought conditions can apply for Rural Assistance Payments from today.

    Applications can be made with local Rural Support Trusts until late October.

    Rural Communities Minister Mark Peterson says payments like these may have to become more frequent over time.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     22 May: NZ Budget 2025: tax cuts and reduced revenues mean the government is banking on business growth
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     Swimming:
    Olympic swimmer Hazel Ouwehand has stormed home to break the New Zealand record in the 50 metre butterfly at the national championships 10:27

     Law and Order:
    Eight found guilty in Kim Kardashian Paris robbery trial 10:07

     Health & Safety:
    A warning New Zealand's meth crisis will continue to spiral if the demand isn't dealt with 10:07

     Living & Travel:
    Fears the monarch butterfly population's dwindling as it becomes more difficult to spot them 9:46

     Environment:
    No desires to take the foot off the gas for the Hurricanes after their 31-27 Super Rugby win over the Reds in Brisbane 9:46

     Golf:
    Kiwi golfer Kazuma Kobori remains in a solid position after the second round of the latest DP World Tour event in Belgium 9:26

     Entertainment:
    Sir Rod Stewart wants to break a sprinting world record 9:06

     Entertainment:
    Megan Fox has branded her baby daughter "a happy surprise" 8:36

     National:
    Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections – new study 8:06

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