Kids and calves at 'fun day' in Gore
"The smiles of pride on faces as animals were paraded were priceless."
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'Just not feasible': Gore A and P Show cancelled
The 140th running of the show was to have been held on February 5.
Good numbers attend Southland Tux NZ Yarding Challenge
"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.
Honeymoon leads to NZ dairy farming career for UK couple
Dairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.
A2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley Milk
A2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.
Father, daughter go head-to-head at Gore Dog Sale
George Broughton sold Boss, while daughter Martha sold Bryn - but who got the top price?
'Good mate' sells for 'crazy money' at Gore dog sale
Heading dog Bryn fetched top price of $8000 at Charlton Saleyards.
Farmers to release 'A Howl of Protest' against ute tax, regulations
Groundswell NZ wants tractors, utes, topdressing planes & dogs at "A Howl of a Protest".
'Feel Good' Field Day to lift wellbeing
Field day near Gore aims to improve wellbeing of young people in rural communities.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
Dog trials: Results from day one
South Island and NZ Championship sheep dog trials on at Greenvale, near Gore.
Erica 'gobsmacked' to qualify for top sheep dog trials
Erica Sharp only took up dog trialling last year.
Ploughman sets his grandsons on the straight and narrow
Dave McDonald has encouraged his grandsons to take part in NZ Ploughing Championships.
Revealed: The NZ town where most employers are hiring
The companies said their main challenge is the lack of a good, skilled workforce.
Leon Samuels wins Southern Shears open final
Results from the Southern Shears shearing and woolhandling championships this weekend.
Growing numbers come to learn more about oats
"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."
South Island Premier Ram Auction goes online, attracts new buyers
Gore A&P Association said it was the first time the auction had been livestreamed.
Hampshire ram investment pays dividends for farmer
An $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.
Farmers continue protest momentum with group, petition
Farmer group Groundswell NZ stemmed from last month's tractor trek in Gore.
'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liability
In 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.
Whitebaiting a big part of Southlander's life
Nephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.
'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulations
Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.
'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scare
Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.
Farmer finds benefits from wintering deer
John Somerville reckons wintering deer is good for animals, environment, paddock & farmer.
Field day focuses on farm environmental issues
Farmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.
Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.
Regenerative farming gains ground at Gore meeting
More than 100 people attended Gore meeting to hear about regenerative farming.
The Road Ahead: A call for change in the south - what matters to Kiwis right now
In Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.
Orange you going to eat those? Carrots turn NZ road bright orange
Cloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
Waterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge cost
Total costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.
Southland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents say
Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.
Fears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stash
The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.