Family moved into rural cottage only a month ago.

Submissions on proposal where 9500ha of high country land could become conservation land.

Central Otago labour shortage expected to spiral into industries that service them.

All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.

A St John spokesman says the person will likely be flown to Dunedin Hospital.

Rural groups supporting farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions.

They spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.

Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.

Ross Kirk designed a trailer planter capable of putting down 6000 trees in a day.

B+LNZ survey shows sheep and beef farmers experienced worst fall in confidence.

Growers say assembling seasonal workforce needed for harvest will be near impossible.

Heaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.

Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.

Planning ahead key to getting through dry period, says James Paterson.

Government joins forces with Central Otago communities to clean up waterways.

Everything from the remains of a horse to an old armchair were removed.

The par-3 Farm course at The Hills in Arrowtown is mixing with the very best.

Lochie Bellerby was one of two New Zealanders on the stricken Gulf Livestock 1.

Carrie Morgridge has pledged to help philanthropic endeavours in the Wakatipu.

Maheno farmer Doug Brown lost a dozen lambs to dog attacks.

Farmer says fencing off waterways on Central Otago hill country property will be costly.

Shelli and Steve Mears launched their Otago Fresh Milk company six weeks ago.

High Country Forum met in Wanaka last week to discuss concerns over new regulations.

A hundred jobs will soon be offered by Alliance Group Pukeuri.

Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.

At the height of the fire, 9 appliances and about 30 firefighters battled to contain it.

Fire crews spent nearly 24 hours battling a blaze near Oamaru last week.

Feds pres is worried proposed restrictions will bring "a hell of a lot of paperwork".

Large fire spread from a shed to two other farm buildings in South Otago.

Tina Elers chasing the work while staying close to home.