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Forest & Bird members' labour of love at Lake Hāwea Station
Lake Hāwea Station has an important relationship with Central Otago Forest & Bird.
South Canterbury family's passion for music and farming
The Talbots create children's music - when they don't have their hands full with farming.
Queenstown farmer has never had to irrigate so late
Chris Dagg predicts he'll need to irrigate for at least another couple of weeks.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
'We love this location': Taupō farming family move to East Otago
The Lozell family have no regrets moving more than 1000km south to own a bigger farm.
Farmers buy lambs to fatten over winter
Prices were up at an annual on-farm lamb sale near Kyeburn last week.
'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year falls
Ski fields in Queenstown woke to a nice surprise this morning.
'He would be smiling down': Hunting competition a tribute to Toby
Toby Hope was killed in 2018 when his vehicle left the road not far from parent's farm.
'Full steam ahead' for South Island Sheep Dog Trial Champs
Over 200 triallists & 500 dogs to compete on Earnscleugh Station for five days from May 2.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.
Plug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 years
Last decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.
'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in Fiordland
Luisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.
South Otago farmers say past summer one of the driest
Conserve-water notices & fire bans were a continual feature in the district this summer.
Race against time to find missing father and son
Cold weather is set to hit the region today.
'Unseasonal snowfall' possible as front nears
a front is expected to move up the South Island tomorrow.
Surfing For Farmers hits the right spot in South Otago
"Week on week we're seeing more and more of us in the water."
Woman charged after stealing $14,500 worth of meat from catering company
The theft happened while she was an employee of the company.
Drought declared in Otago, Southland; Government pledges support
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.
Easing of bovine tuberculosis restrictions in Otago
Some farmers won't have to test for bovine tuberculosis before moving stock off-farm.
Lake Onslow fieldwork under way, consents lodged
Paperwork and field observations are underway for pumped hydro storage project.
Neighbourly poaching case continues as judge hunts for truth
Mark Walter, 62, was due to be sentenced for unlawful hunting yesterday.
How Jules Webley is helping farmers understand carbon farming
Jules Webley is researching the ETS and carbon forestry in NZ.
'Very proud': Central Otago farmer delighted at Campion's success
The Power of the Dog was filmed on Philippa Pope's Ida Valley farm.
Roxburgh orchardist hopes feijoa trial proves fruitful
Mal Dhillon hopes feijoas will be commercially viable for his land and for Roxburgh.
First time seller wins big at Owaka Calf Sale
South Otago farmer Russell O'Hara had some beginner's luck on St Patrick's Day.
'Unjustified': ERA says farmhand's pay unfairly lowered
Contract stated a salary of $64,000 per year, but farmhand only received $48,000.
'Real good numbers': Dog triallists flock to Heriot Collie Club centenary
West Otago club held its centennial event earlier this month.
What farmers think about the Zero Carbon Act
Vast majority of Kiwi farmers still in the dark about what Zero Carbon Act means for them.
Hard work bears fruit for Central Otago orchardist
Hard work ensures the harvesting season runs smoothly at Jackson Orchards in Cromwell.
Consent obtained for 'unorthodox' farm subdivision
The Otago Regional Council had opposed the 17-lot farm park subdivision.
Dog trainer makes use of canine skills to launch new business
"So many dogs do whatever they like because they're not trained. I feel sorry for them."
Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
Fishing boat that sank was investigated for dumping in popular bay
Aurora 7459 went down about one nautical mile off the coast.