Southern retailer says wool carpet overtaking synthetic sales
Paul Rilllstone says the tide is turning for the sales of woollen carpet.
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NZX-listed company buys six South Island dairy farms for $61.4m
Today's deal is NZRL's second major purchase of South Island farms.
'A moment of stupidity': Duck hunter who shot two women sentenced
Otago man has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay reparation to the women.
10 pc of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste - report
Many reasons fruit might not make it to market, including labour shortages.
'A real shame': No crowds for South Otago A and P Show
Next month's South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.
Warm weather welcome after 'rough spring' at Munro Valley Farms
Carla Murray enjoying the effects of warmer weather on her South Otago farm.
TSS Earnslaw steam engines could go green
Searching for alternatives to generate steam instead of coal.
Primary sector supports vaccination rollout
"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."
Keen bidders attracted to tractors at Dunedin farm auction
Hundreds turned out to Graeme Young's auction of tractors and farm equipment.
Concern for council staff's safety after increasing aggression from public
On two occasions police were called and a staff member was assaulted on a site visit.
Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.
'Trailblazing' farmers unite to improve river
The Pomahaka River was once the dirtiest waterway in Otago.
Brrr!: Spring storm brings snow, gales across NZ
Strong wind warnings for South Island, Wellington and Wairarapa.
RSE workers arrive in Central Otago
Workers will make a "big difference" to Central Otago horticulture & viticulture sectors.
Catchment group connecting farmers with community
Ida Valley catchment group allows farmers to get off-farm and socialise.
Spring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South Island
Snow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.
Novice debuts his 'pride and joy' at Taieri Ploughing match
Thomas Sime spent about 100 hours restoring his1969 Ford 2000 vintage tractor.
Otago farmers push lambing date out to avoid snow
Charles Crutchley made the call this year to delay putting his ram out by two weeks.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.
'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the South
A critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.
Circus lion emergency all in a day's work for rural vet
John Smart calls time on a nearly 46-year career of caring for animals in South Otago.
The 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top Town
This city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.
From Zimbabwe to New Zealand: No regrets for gardener
Planting native plants in the North Otago countryside is Adam Blignaut's happy place.
Nearly 5000 sheep 'shear' the road in classic Kiwi traffic jam
Traffic stops as nearly 5000 sheep head to Otematata Station for shearing.
Honeymoon leads to NZ dairy farming career for UK couple
Dairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.
Farmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinated
Robyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.
Cherry on top: Dog food venture after 50 years' farming
When it comes to food for dogs, Radical Dog could be the pick of the crop.
Dry summers causing porina problem in the South
Outbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.
Fear forestry conversions impacting farming communities
"It's going to be the death of sheep and beef farming as we know it."
Storms destroy Lord of the Rings pine forest
About 30 trees felled from Tarras pine plantation used in The Fellowship of The Rings.
Tarras site could support airport runway - assessment
The runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.
$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boat
The men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.