A new Labour Market report shows modest growth in new plantings, after a rapid last decade.

Total planted hectares have increased from four thousand-300 in 2021, to just under four thousand 400 last year - largely due to the horticulture sector.

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20 Jun: A person's died after a single ATV type-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat in Central Otago

18 Jun: A slight slump for economies in the south

14 Jun: Ten people have been arrested and are facing over 70 drug charges in Southland and Otago

13 Jun: Rain has spoiled the party at Mount Hutt this morning

12 Jun: A sex workers' collective's calling for the closure of a new Queenstown bar featuring strip shows, because it's not operating under an "adult entertainment" liquor licence

11 Jun: Firefighters are urging the public to take more care when driving around accident scenes, amid a rise in staff being put in unsafe positions

10 Jun: The Otago Regional Council's admitting further privacy breaches, during an investigation into it sharing the email addresses of hundreds of people

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Today's News

Law and Order:
Two people are in hospital with critical injuries after an assault at Auckland's Pakuranga night markets earlier this evening 21:16

International:
As Iran and Israel fighting rages, many people face a difficult choice 20:56

Netball:
Despite the Magic shooting three two-point super shots to end the quarter - and nailing 100 per cent of their shots - the Northern Mystics lead the home team 30-27 at halftime in their ANZ Premiership netball match in Hamilton 18:57

Rugby League:
Penrith lead the Warriors 8-6 at halftime in their NRL contest at Mt Smart 18:37

Law and Order:
Police are seeking the public's help to find a man missing in Mosgiel, west of Dunedin 18:07

Rugby League:
The Northern Mystics have made it six wins from seven ANZ Premiership matches by beating the Magic 63-51 in Hamilton 17:57

Law and Order:
An man's been arrested after an early morning crime spree in Auckland's Pakuranga 17:27

Rugby League:
The Warriors are pleased to have their play-making hooker back in NRL action this evening 16:57

Rugby League:
Warriors back rower Marata Niukore's adopting a can-do attitude as he embraces the challenge of rotating positions 16:17

Accident and Emergency:
A well-known hoarders home in Hastings is smouldering, after an inferno overnight 15:27

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