Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
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Environment Court backs Lindis River farmers
Tarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".
Avocados the focus at Northland field day
The commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.
Jersey benne seed spud shortage strikes Dunedin
Home gardeners may struggle to grow own supplies for the festive table this Christmas.
Farmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensation
North Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.
Unusual twin calves: 'First I have seen in 50 years'
Farmers assumed Angus cow had given birth to one calf taken the other from another cow.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Gore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmers
About 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.
Pioneer of Central Otago winemaking still in the business
Alan Brady saw viticultural possibilities in the Central Otago region in the 70s and 80s.
Alexandra Blossom Festival a blooming success
Crowd of more than 8000 enjoyed 63rd Alexandra blossom festival.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Queenstown scrub fire extinguished
A fire that swept over 200ha near Queenstown is now out.
'Six-foot tall and bullet-proof' men invited to health discussion
Event designed to encourage both urban and rural men to think about their health.
Regional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrants
Simon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.
Dairy farm uses vacated school as staff function room
Patearoa dairy farm and its employees are making good use of a vacated school building.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
New hydro-power scheme 'immense' for Central Otago region
Hydro-power scheme system can generate enough electricity to power 4000 households.
Fifty years of wool-classing for 'Ecky'
Retired stock agent Alistair Eckhoff is somewhat of a legend in Central Otago.
Farmers vent frustration at water roadshow
Plenty of fiery outbursts at Ministry of the Environment event in Queenstown last week.
Council's turbine rules 'the real problem' says family
The Hills have complained to the council repeatedly about the noise from orchard turbines.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Oamaru Meats workers facing uncertain future
At least 40 meat workers affected as company shut down almost all processing from today.
Simmental's success no surprise to Otago breeders
Warren and Steph Burgess have been breeding Simmentals for 38 years.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Fury as possum and pig carcasses dumped near Otago school
Concerned local finds disturbing pile of dumped carcasses near local school.
First 7500 cherry trees planted in Central Otago project
The Lindis River is one of three major HortInvest cherry projects in Central Otago.
Technology helps find busiest bee hives
Marsh's Honey is the only South Island commercial producer to use the high-tech system.
Otago farmers discuss eradication of Bovine Tb
Bovine Tb has affected both cattle and wildlife in Strath Taieri for more than 30 years.
Sheep winter grazing research project begins
Project to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".
Call for funding to train shearers and woolhandlers
Training funding would mean additional opportunities and more people entering industry.
Course is shear happiness for young women
''It is an art and not as easy as it looks, but it is very rewarding'.'