Water management of the Manuherikia River is putting pressure on Omakau farmers.

Hadar Orkibi believes there should be an alternative to poisoning.

Three cows died on Dingle Burn Station after they were spooked by mountain bikers.

Manuherikia catchment possibly the most complicated catchment supporting irrigation in NZ.

Woodhead family has worked their Milton sheep and beef farm for more than a century.

Project will receive $4.55m funding from Freshwater Improvement Fund over next five years.

Early season lambs at Dave and Rose Thomson's little slice of paradise in Windermere.

Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.

Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.

Owners of any dogs failing to bark had to take their dog's place and bark instead.

Riders blasted for bad rural etiquette by ignoring road closure and stock movement signs.

A tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.

High-country family works hard to preserve their slice of paradise for future generations.

Central Otago is a perfect breeding ground for Nassella's windborne seeds.

Nadine Tomlinson & her 3-year-old son Angus died after becoming trapped inside a tractor.

The Christchurch-based business took out gold in the commercial wholesale category.

It was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.

Sight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.

While it was dangerous, it was rarely the sight of a crash.

The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.

Seed Grower of the Year says seed industry is big and getting bigger.

Ben and Vanessa Hore's irrigation ponds can potentially be seen from space.

Katrina Jackson of Chard Farm is Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year.

Ewes carrying up to 30 per cent fewer lambs than last year on some farms.

It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.

Texel stud breeder the McLeods continue their dream of breeding a better sheep.

Two Southern farming families joined forces to supply export grade lamb to NZ all year.

Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.

South Otago farmer frustrated with how Govt is promoting new rules for tail-docking sheep.

AAG meeting in Balclutha last Wednesday described as "unsettling and unhelpful".