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Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on
Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.
Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected
The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.
80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shed
There is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm.
What you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farm
We’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?
First case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farm
Ministry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.
What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret
How did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?
Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Rain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'
'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cuts
The move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.
Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Australian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps up
Is this our economy's minerals moment?
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
Otago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashion
Georgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchers
Many cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Deluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rain
Orange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."