Orcharding family celebrates centennial
The Paulin family has been a stalwart of the orchard industry for generations.
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Mt Benger A and P show cancelled
The only other time the show had been cancelled was during World War 2.
Otago council ramps up campaign against rabbits
Landowners will have to foot the bill if ORC has to deal with their rabbit problems.
Monte Christo Raspberries and Cafe owners moving on
It's Graeme and Estelle Blanchard's final season at Monte Christo Raspberries and Cafe.
Egg farming family give cropping and cattle finishing a crack
The Winmill family is giving cropping and cattle finishing a go in the Maniototo.
'Rams for everyone' philosophy at big South Otago sale
A big South Otago annual ram sale is set to celebrate its 21st next week.
Efforts to entice workers to orchard jobs ramp up
Transport, social events, flexible working hours and bonuses are all on offer.
More setbacks for rodeo season
Eight southern clubs have pulled the pin on the season so far.
Waitaki road reopens after milk trailer rolls
A police spokeswoman said there were no reported injuries to the driver.
130ha farm pivotal in Tarras development proposal
"We didn't want to lose that farm. It didn't make sense to us."
North Otago deer venture enters new territory
Farther and daughter team launch Kauru Hill Venison initiative.
Rabbit eradication project 'a really, really successful story'
Pest Free Pisa Moorings has eradicated an estimated 90 per cent of the pest population.
Former livestock agent avoids jail after fraud of more than $1m
John Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,
Wānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Back-to-back cattle sales successful in Central Otago
Bidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.
The days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstep
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
Covid-19: Hard choices facing rodeo organisers
"It's definitely not an ideal situation. But we're not living in normal times."
Partnership investing in finer wool stud breeding
Steve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.
South Otago A and P show goes on despite drizzle, Covid
Neither drizzle nor the pandemic could dampen spirits at the South Otago A&P Show.
Multimillion-dollar stoush over slice of Paradise
The fight centers around a caveat on the title of the property.
Central Otago cherry-picking season about to begin
Orchardists are quite confident they will have enough workers to pick the crop.
Ida Valley Station owner leaves rabbit control to the professionals
"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.
Farming couple's eggs and honey hobby becomes a business
Josh and Ellie Adam have ventured into producing free-range eggs and clover honey.
Online job expo hopes to entice seasonal workers for picking season
Super Summer Jobs goes online this year.
Boy, 6, in coma after pig dog attack
The attack left him with injuries to his face, throat, head, arms and torso.
Good numbers attend Southland Tux NZ Yarding Challenge
"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."
Queenstown farming family safeguard scenery
QEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Fire and Emergency NZ found an electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible.
'The phone ain't ringing': Staff shortage worrying Otago cherry orchardists
Otago cherry growers are scrambling for staff to pick a bumper crop.
Funding boost for community-led catchment groups in Otago
Government boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.
The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
Juvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.
Oh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for canines
The treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.
'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predicted
Sea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.
Cash crop: Central Otago set for sunflowers
More than 300ha in Central Otago is about to be planted in sunflowers.