Former livestock agent avoids jail after fraud of more than $1m
John Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,
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Wānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Back-to-back cattle sales successful in Central Otago
Bidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.
The days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstep
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
Covid-19: Hard choices facing rodeo organisers
"It's definitely not an ideal situation. But we're not living in normal times."
Partnership investing in finer wool stud breeding
Steve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.
South Otago A and P show goes on despite drizzle, Covid
Neither drizzle nor the pandemic could dampen spirits at the South Otago A&P Show.
Multimillion-dollar stoush over slice of Paradise
The fight centers around a caveat on the title of the property.
Central Otago cherry-picking season about to begin
Orchardists are quite confident they will have enough workers to pick the crop.
Ida Valley Station owner leaves rabbit control to the professionals
"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.
Farming couple's eggs and honey hobby becomes a business
Josh and Ellie Adam have ventured into producing free-range eggs and clover honey.
Online job expo hopes to entice seasonal workers for picking season
Super Summer Jobs goes online this year.
Boy, 6, in coma after pig dog attack
The attack left him with injuries to his face, throat, head, arms and torso.
Good numbers attend Southland Tux NZ Yarding Challenge
"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."
Queenstown farming family safeguard scenery
QEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Fire and Emergency NZ found an electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible.
'The phone ain't ringing': Staff shortage worrying Otago cherry orchardists
Otago cherry growers are scrambling for staff to pick a bumper crop.
Funding boost for community-led catchment groups in Otago
Government boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.
The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
Juvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.
Oh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for canines
The treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.
'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predicted
Sea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.
Cash crop: Central Otago set for sunflowers
More than 300ha in Central Otago is about to be planted in sunflowers.
Farmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetland
The farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.
School scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandate
Parents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.
Fishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 times
The company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.
'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabs
Wakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.
Central Otago orchards concerned they won't have enough staff this season
Some orchards scrambling to find enough staff with less than a month until harvest.
'A fun family outing': Wanaka couple's pick-your-own strawberry farm
Farmers Ben and Rebecca Trotter have pivoted from bulls to berries.
Young Farmer of the Year: Otago Southland regional finalists announced
Eight regional finalists in with a chance to win Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year.
Waiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South Island
Waiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.
Central Otago vineyard facing challenges of pandemic
Misha's Vineyard owner still has a positive outlook despite a drop in sales.
Landscaper helping farmers with riparian planting
Tammy Taylor runs an all-women landscaping team specialising mostly in riparian planting
Family find formula to full farm ownership
20 years' hard work comes to fruition for North Otago farmers Hayden and Robyn Williams.
Some farmers out of step with more stringent winter grazing rules - report
Regional council reports find some farms not demonstrating good practice.