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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.

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    		 Business:
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     Rugby League:
    Questions over the amount of money that should be thrown at rugby league halfback Nathan Cleary if he shows interest in playing rugby union in the future 14:27

     Law and Order:
    Praise for the Police response, to a night of large, violent boy racer gatherings in Levin and Palmerston North 14:17

     Politics:
    David Seymour's promising to be a bit different from the deputy prime ministers that have have come before 14:07

     Golf:
    Dame Lydia Ko's finished her second round at the US Women's Open golf major in Wisconsin ... after play was suspended, due to dangerous weather in the area 13:57

     Environment:
    Brett Cameron is trumpeting the benefits of the Hurricanes fielding two high-performing first five-eighths in Super Rugby Pacific 13:47

     International:
    Taylor Swift reclaims music, buying back first six albums 13:07

     Law and Order:
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     Auckland:
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     International:
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