Sheree Alabaster won at her home show for the first time since 2006

Vintage machinery enthusiasts will head to Edendale for its annual Crank Up this weekend.

The company has decided against going into a year-long fourth phase of mining.

Things looking up after a reported patchy period in Southland rural real estate market.

Judging exhibitors on-farm is a first for the Southland A&P show.

Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.

Study will focus on emotional, social and psychological impacts of M. bovis on farmers.

Two Southland School girls have been selected to go to the US.

Fully equipped professional gym for 37 clients runs on Otaitai sheep and beef farm.

Strong rural economy helps Southland take first place in ASB regional economic scoreboard.

Report shows dairy made up about 5% of Otago's GDP and about 10% of Southland's.

Southland projects to receive nearly $2million from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Organic milk has begun flowing at Open Country Dairy's Awarua plant, in Southland.

13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca

The Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.

Southland response progressing well due to strong adherence to protocols among farmers.

NZ breeding group focused on the future of the historic Southdown sheep.

Southland tulip business fined for unlawfully taking about 3.6 million litres of water.

TeenAg is a competition with growing interest in the South Island.

Global guests attend official opening of $240 million Mataura Valley Milk plant.

Weather has made farming difficult for some in Southland this year.

Six pupils spent two days visiting orchards and a vineyard in Central Otago.

The sheep milk industry has the potential to be a successful income earner for farmers.

Seven southern Young Farmers competed in the Southland district contest and skills day.

Not too many centenarian rest­home residents are managing businesses from their bedrooms.

Head shepherd Lauren Chittock loves working with her dogs and is also a talented painter.

Hub business manager says dealing with Staphylococcus aureus outbreak has been challenging

Otago and Southland has been punching above their weights in several economic sectors.

Research results will be revealed at Southern dairy hub's next field day at Makarewa.

Once operating at peak capacity, the plant near Invercargill will employ 60 people.