Foot-and-mouth fears
Former Western Southland farmer John Barker, who is now living in the Czech Republic, gives an update to last week’s column on his shearing efforts.
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Smooth beginning to shearing
Smooth beginning to shearing
In an occasional series, former Western Southland farmer John Barker shares his experiences shearing sheep and living in the Czech Republic.
From the classroom to the paddock
From the classroom to the paddock
In an occasional series, former Western Southland farmer John Barker shares his experiences shearing sheep and teaching in the Czech Republic.
Tennis star's knife attacker in custody - reports
Tennis star's knife attacker in custody - reports
A Czech court on Thursday ordered the suspect in a knife attack on two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to remain in custody, Czech state media reported.
Two dead in Czech Republic sauna
Mother and daughter die in Czech Republic sauna
A mother and daughter have died in a sauna after the door handle came off and trapped them inside for 90 minutes.
Severe cold claims more lives in Europe
Severe cold claims more lives in Europe
Severe frosts and snow storms killed at least 25 people in central Europe over the weekend as temperatures dropped below -30degC in some places.
Former PM wins Czech presidency
Former PM wins Czech presidency
Leftist former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, beating a conservative opponent he had accused of favouring foreign interests in a bitter campaign.