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    The free trades training for the next two and a half years

    The free trades training for the next two and a half years


    The Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund will pay costs for anyone wanting to undertake vocational education and training.

    The 320-million dollar fund focuses on courses which will likely lead to employment -- such as courses and training in construction, agriculture and community work

    Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson Chris Lewis says the support comes at a good time.

    He says dairy farms are currently looking for thousands of skilled employees to join them before calving season starts in four to eight weeks.

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
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    Rugby:
    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago 10:26

    International:
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    Accident and Emergency:
    A group of disoriented trampers have been found after a search and rescue mission was launched in Waikato's Raglan last night 10:06

    International:
    Death doulas, family-led funerals and the deathcare movement hope to change the way we die 9:56

    Motorsports:
    No scars for the McLaren Formula One drivers as they start qualifying for tomorrow's United States Grant Prix in Texas 9:46

    Environment:
    The Black Caps are happy enough with their half a night's work in the first T20 against England in Christchurch 9:26

    Law and Order:
    An Auckland couple say a makeshift abattoir that began operating next door has turned 25 years of peaceful living into regular scenes of distress and carnage 9:26

    Soccer:
    It was a night of yellows for the two New Zealand teams in football's A-League 8:56

    International:
    After Ukraine, Finland hopes it won't be Putin's next target 8:56


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