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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.
Spring weather 'grim' but not the worst for farmers in the South
"Back-to-back" extreme weather events hit the South on September 10 and 13.
Ophir pub fulfils lifelong dream for Feilding couple
The Trembaths will take over Blacks Hotel in one of Central Otago's most rural locations.
Otago Regional Council on the lookout for rooks
Anyone who spots a rook in Otago should contact the council as soon as possible.
Alexandra woman makes most of combining working from home with lifestyle farming
Former diplomat & trade negotiator, now Central Otago District Council CEO and farmer.
Farming couple's business solves flooring problem
A business was born after West Otago dairy farmers were floored by a problem.
'World has lost a gem': Pilot Dan Harrison killed in heli crash
A Eurocopter Squirrel AS350 crashed at Deep Creek, west of Dunedin yesterday.
Investigation launched after helicopter pilot dies in crash
The helicopter was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra.
Brrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4
While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.