Ooh honey, looks like a good season
The buzz around Otago apiarists is shaping up to be one of the best in years.
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Planner advises against William Hill subdivision
An application for consent for a subdivision at William Hill winery should be declined.
Roxburgh's raging torrent's pull back to reveal damage
Roxburgh residents will wake up to a second day without running water this morning
Plucky Roxburgh residents clean up after floods
Roxburgh residents are in high spirits despite flood clean up ahead.
Dairy cows' record production
New Zealand's dairy cow herd is still pumping out record milk volumes.
Wool bosses happy with performance
Wools of New Zealand's chairman and CEO are satisfied with the company's performance.
Another onslaught of thunderstorms expected
More dramatic thunderstorms are expected to roll across much of the country.
Pest control project at bringing back the birds
The focus of the Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group on pests pays off.
Sean Connelly: Harvesting experience feeds progress
The best ways to a better food system have been gathered for sharing, writes Sean Connelly
EPA chief scientist says irrigation good for environment
Irrigation, when carefully managed, is a "great boon" to the environment
Alternative proteins pose a threat for meat
The rise of alternative proteins needs to be kept in perspective, says an analyst.
Irrigation makes the difference at Matakanui Station
Beef + Lamb NZ's Big Day Out, Farming Without Boundaries, was held at Matakanui Station.
Arrowtown couple quit house after land-rent hike
An elderly couple say they have been pushed out of Arrowtown after a rent hike.
Residents allowed to return after flooding
Thunderstorms have caused major flooding and slips in Roxburgh.
Farmers urged to keep irrigation water off roads
Farmers are being asked to watch where their irrigation water goes.
Jersey Benne harvest delayed in North Otago
North Otago's Jersey Benne harvest has been delayed.
Efficiency ups processing at Westland Milk
Improved plant efficiencies have contributed to an increase in processed milk in Hokitika.
Sea lions chilling out on city beaches
The high number of sea lions relaxing at Smaills Beach is a ''positive sign''.
Waitaki District Council may scrap cat rules changes
The Waitaki District Council appears ready to scrap rules limiting the number of pet cats
Lessons from water upgrade
Hawea Water Supply capital expenditure project is about to be discussed in detail.
Winner's wine vocation 'truly inspiring', judges say
"A truly inspiring story'' is how judges described Debra Cruickshank.
Cowboys mull defamation action
The NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association is considering defamation action against an online group.
ORC to consult on Clutha flow
The Otago Regional Council will consult the public about managing Clutha River's flow
Change should be approved, planner says
Wooing Tree wants to change the zoning of the 25.4ha area of residential resource land.
Affected farmer criticises handling of cattle disease
Culling of 5000 cattle on the infected farms in South Island has begun.
Farmer's crime spree ends behind bars
Matthew John Woods, 43, is connected with an 18-month crime spree across Canterbury.
'Knack' required to farm deer
Logan Bain and Caleb Neilson are among the next generation of deer farmers.
Daylight hours only when Kaikoura SH1 reopens
SH1 north of Kaikoura will only operate during daylight hours when it reopens, says NZTA.
Canterbury A&P Show: Family's top two places a show first
"Not a bad show" is how Will Gibson dryly describes his family's record-setting feats
Beef + Lamb NZ Future Farm project is attracting interest
A final shortlist of farms for the Future Farm project will be drawn up shortly
Eyes on China market as Aussie ban lifted
NZ beef exporters will be watching to see how Chinese demand absorbs new supplies.
Texus Fibre wool gains 'dream come true'
Nick Davenport is living the dream at Texus Fibre
Development course for farming women expands
A business development programme for rural women is set to expand