PM's announcement of $100m Southland recovery package scuppered by NZ First
The plan to announce the package was scuppered by New Zealand First at the eleventh hour.
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Dangerous, monster 9m waves: Wild weather batters NZ
Hundreds without power in homes and businesses as wild weather ramps up.
Mataura urges toxic waste's immediate removal by government
Move it now, and make Rio Tinto pay later, is Mataura's message for the Government.
Winter grazing getting better in Southland
Second Environment Southland aerial compliance inspection has shown signs of improvement.
Half-century selling dogs at Gore sale
George Prouting was about 15 when he sold his first dog, Roy, for £10.
Fire crews responding to incident at Mataura ouvea site
The potentially hazardous substance is a byproduct of production at Tiwai Point smelter.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
What could smelter closure mean for rivers?
What might reduced hydro generation mean for southern rivers?
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Closing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - Contact
Shifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.
Life on the farm: 'I couldn't do an office job'
23-year-old Alex Bodle has spent most of her life involved in farming one way or another.
Couple's flexible approach to farming paying off
Waimumu sheep and beef farmers have been supplying My Food Bag.
Entries open for Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials
Dog trials will be held at Southern Field Days on August 9, 10 and 11.
Covid breach lands meatworks staff in hot water
Alliance working through "employment matter" concerning Mataura plant.
Regenerative farmers enjoying greener pastures
Hamish Bielski says his farm business is already showing clear productivity gains.
Winter grazing: Positive signs seen from the air
Aerial compliance inspections reveal improvements in Southland's winter grazing practices.
Man dies after tractor rolls on Southland farm
A man was killed after the tractor he was in rolled down a steep hill.
One dead in Southland tractor incident
It is understood another person involved was transferred to hospital.
Glenaray Station: Tenure review submitters highlight access
Access at forefront of submissions on tenure review of NZ's largest high country station.
Massive Southland station could become conservation land
Glenaray Station could become conservation land - with increased public access.
Farmer group aims for 150 per cent lambing
The Hogget 150 group has nine farmer members from throughout the southern region.
Two cases referred to Otago Southland winter grazing group
Intervention groups to monitor winter grazing practices after issues raised last year.
Mothballed training farm reopening to help redundant workers
Govt backs plans to give a new lease of life to Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre.
Open Country Dairy Awaroa site expanding
Awaroa site in Southland undergoing a major expansion.
Orange you going to eat those? Carrots turn NZ road bright orange
Cloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.
Otago/Southland duck-shooters anticipate superior season
The 2020 duck-shooting season is set to be the best in years in Southland and Otago.
More Southland women shooting ducks
The number of women involved in duck shooting has increased in recent years.
Farm ownership a long-term goal for Jakeb
Jakeb Lawson has been working in the dairy industry since he was about 13.
Young farmer keen to get people into the dairy sector
Josh Cochrane has wanted to be a dairy farmer for as long as he can remember.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Returns from southern logging improving
The industry started operations again when the country moved to Alert Level 3.
Ballance Farm Environment awards: Southland regional supreme winners announced
Riverton sheep and beef farmers win Southland's top spot at Farm Environment Awards.
'It's in my DNA', keen duck hunter getting ready for late season
Retired sawmill worker Gavin Roy has been duck hunting since he was 16.
Southland milk business expands offering
Henderson Dairy is now delivering pasteurised milk as well as raw to its customers.
Farmers urged to secure winter feed
Farmers should have feed budgets for the next season,not just the next month says DairyNZ.