Latest from Southland

'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways Programme
Young farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butter
Kaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.

Canterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health
"The soil health, it's ultimately the foundation, the backbone of everything that we do."

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.

Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."

Muttonbirding: 'It's a part of who we are'
Daniel Tarrant is harvesting tītī on Rakiura's tītī islands.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

Fonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale site
The upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.

'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accident
Lynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.

'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.

'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead

Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.

'I think they’re pretty cute': Rare Gollum fish a precious find
The large-eyed fish is named after the Lord of the Rings character.

Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.

Big win for Mark Dillon at NZ Ploughing Champs
It was Dillon's fourth win in the conventional section at the championships.

Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'

Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.

NZ hydro-power generation gets a boost
Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid.

Push for higher farm plastic recycling targets
Farmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.

On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.