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    A record number of young people are applying for farming apprenticeships

    A record number of young people are applying for farming apprenticeships


    The Growing Future Farmers has received 150 applications, from people aged 16 to 21, who want to spend two years learning the trade while living on-site.

    Chief Executive Wendy Paul says it's a positive sign for the future fo farming.

    She says it's heartwarming to see.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Motoring:
    A pair of Kiwi Indycar drivers have qualified in the top 10 for tomorrow morning's race in Portland 12:26

    International:
    AFLW is celebrating 10 seasons, these photographs tell its story 11:56

    Rugby League:
    A key player could be back for the Warriors' next NRL game against the Dragons at Mt Smart on Friday 11:56

    Rugby:
    A hint of rust from triathlete Hayden Wilde during his victorious return at the latest T100 race in London 11:46

    Politics:
    Women in China call for action over exploitative content on Telegram channels 11:06

    Motoring:
    NASCAR driver Shane van Gisbergen has crashed out of this morning's second-tier Xfinity race at Watkins Glen in New York, on Three Now 11:06

    Rugby League:
    A no-brainer from Warriors coach Andrew Webster over who will come into the number seven jersey amid halfback Te Maire Martin's head knock during their NRL loss to the Bulldogs 11:06

    Health & Safety:
    New research is a step towards better treating chronic stress 10:46

    Law and Order:
    A Youth Court judge was shocked to find Oranga Tamariki had housed a 15-year-old in a Tauranga motel for more than a year with round-the-clock minders 10:36

    Accident and Emergency:
    Thick plumes of black smoke has poured into the sky from a large building fire near Hokitika 10:26


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