Shepherding takes a turn for new mum
"I sold most of my dogs and I have just had to simplify things for now."
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Connection and sustainability themes at Wanaka A&P Show
"Our Place" exhibition will include a bike which makes juice as the rider pedals.
Interest grows in Central Otago Merino Junior Judging Day
Organisers delighted with entry numbers for 2021 competition at Earnscleugh Station.
From Chicago to Middlemarch: 'I'm loving life here'
Chicagoan Michelle Tisdall is helping to organise the upcoming Strath Taieri A&P Show.
Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term
Climate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.
Otago farmer frustrated by wintering shed consent process
Fred Doherty just wants to build a shed to keep his cattle warm and dry.
Sun shines on Paddock Golf tournament
Fewer entries to Paddock Golf tournament to stick to alert level restrictions.
'We're mourning': Farmers disappointed at sale of well-loved pub
Clarks Junction Hotel had a colourful history of more than 150 years.
Sam Hodsell wins Otago/Southland Young Farmer final
The 50/50 sharemilker took out the top spot with a knockout score of 512 points.
Environment Court to decide fate of water permits in Otago
The future of water rights in Otago is headed to court this morning.
'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleece
The sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.
Salmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competition
The competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.
Farming family's diverse and flexible approach pays off
Steve and Vicki Sanders encourage their children to have interests outside the farm.
Central Otago grape harvest gets under way
Pinot noir grapes were being harvested yesterday, with chardonnay soon to follow.
Prison inmates gain dairying skills
Inmates work on a dairy farm in hope of a brighter future.
'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to season
Barnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.
Supermarket giant hit by spinach shortage
Heavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.
'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returns
Organisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.
Lasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard
Lasers at Ewing Stevens' vineyard to replace labour intensive and expensive bird netting.
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
'Pies' keeps the cattle flowing
Mark "Pies" Willocks has been droving livestock at Balclutha Saleyards for about 15 years.
Catlins farmer saddles up for his 29th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade
This year will be 79-year-old Marty Miller's 29th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade.
Fog gives way to tough competition at Strath Taieri Collie Club dog trials
About 35 shepherds vied for prize money and points at the two-day event.
Otago Rural Support Trust there for anyone having 'tough time'
"There is benefit in sharing information ... A problem shared is a problem halved."
Huntaway Lace breaks record at Lawrence dog sale
The price paid for Lace was the highest in the more than 10 year history of the dog sale.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Buster musters a big cluster of admirers
Buster the Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show's pet tent on Saturday.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Waitaki District Council's message on farm forest conversions
WDC sends clear message to carbon forestry industry after hearing farmers concerns.
Unsafe lead levels found in Otago children's blood
It follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.
Call for safer speed limits near rural schools
"Rural children deserve to be safe from injury or death on their way to and from school."
Sparky a live wire in the Southland deer industry
Self-confessed former townie Nathan Coburn never intended being a deer farmer.
Otago shears: Joel Henare shuts the opposition out again
Joel Henare wins the Otago Shears' New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year title - again.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.