Highest number of paradise shelducks in decades for Otago
Highest number of paradise shelducks recorded in Otago in 32 years aerial monitoring.
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Orange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South Island
Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.
'I love it': Goldfields Cavalcade rider still going strong after 30 years
77-year-old Jeanette McKay is still an avid horse rider.
'It is what it is': Dry autumn trims numbers for lamb sale
Bumper season producing healthy lambs but numbers still down at Lo-Debar Station sale.
Why Levi McCall and Sky are the pride of Waikoikoi
Pair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.
Winton wapiti sale a success
A 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.
Romneys turn tables on Texels at Abbotsford Station sale
Over 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.
'Star lot': Wapiti bull Prophecy auctioned
4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.
Surfing for Farmers returns to Kakanui
North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able to catch a break.
Fine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at risk
Lance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.
Maniototo A and P Show reduced to stadium events only
Last year Covid cancelled the Show. This year it will be staged in a pared-back form.
Clydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdle
The rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.
'Gutted': Central and North Otago A&P Shows affected by red traffic light move
Central Otago Show postponed and North Otago Show reduced to three competitive sections.
Driver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hours
Heavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.
Otago Taieri A and P Show goes on, but scaled down
Competitors split between two bubbles of 100 people each and bubbles didn't interact.
'It's pretty exciting': Mystery grapevine turns out to be rare variety
Jean Desire Feraud's legacy lives on at Monte Christo Winery more than 150 years later.
Cromwell cherry orchard's charity picking day
"Sending cherries to the country's City Missions is a no-brainer."
'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second time
It typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.
'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoats
Prof Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.
126-year-old barn given a new lease on life
Ben Lomond Barn has been used as a picturesque wedding venue.
Otago students' startup partnering with MyFarm
Online platform Split aims to provide Kiwis with access to high value, high growth assets.
McKenzie family celebrating a century on the land
Colin McKenzie's great grandfather bought a 40ha sheep farm in Waiwera South in 1875.
'Wow factor': Velvet trophy sire fetches $70,000
Stag 18314 fetched the highest price in NZ for a velvet trophy sire.
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
Hopes new tech will attract top cherry pickers
"With workers being paid per kilo, there's an incentive to fill buckets."
Why Jaimee Pemberton traded the city for country life
Former city girl has no regrets about choosing a career in the rural sector.
Family 'devastated' as pounamu missing from Blair Vining's grave
Kaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.
Otago lifestyle blocks top $1 million
"Perhaps property purchases are the panacea for postponed travel propositions."
Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
Accident leads to appreciation of life for Kate Dunlevey
Dunedin-based environmental management consultant broke her neck in two places in October.
Boat shed vandalised five times in a month
The shed has been the target of repeated acts of vandalism.
'Idiotic': Farm manager's smashing spree to show off to younger passengers
He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.
Mt Iron land sold to council for safekeeping
The land would be held in reserve for the community.
Move over Rover: South's most popular working dog name revealed
Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.