'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.
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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.
ORC pleased with winter grazing compliance
Otago Regional Council staff have seen no major breaches on Otago farms this year.
Dunedin alpaca farmer wants new owner for herd
Andy Nailard, one of the South's largest breeders, is selling his alpaca herd.
Two Arrowtown golf resorts permitted to go ahead
High-spending golfers are the kind of visitors Queenstown and Wanaka want.
Lightning causes forest fire, more than a thousand without power
Fire crews in the South Island have been kept busy overnight.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
Tragedy avoided: Giant ship collides with fishing boat
TAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.
Millions set aside to deal with underground toxic waste
The toxic waste is contained in up to 1,000,000 litres of tar below ground in Dunedin.
'Massive breakthrough': Hope tool can eliminate bee-killing disease
Contagious American Foulbrood disease was a "constant concern" for beekeepers.
Busy time for family farming together
Clinton farmer Laura Allan is busy calf feeding with three young children in tow.
Farming family takes advantage of lockdown
"Lockdown is a perfect opportunity to get jobs out of the way."
Farming couple create walkway to popular swimming hole
Jane and Lyndon Strang clear 50m-wide fenced berm between farm and Kakanui River.
Dairy farmer's quest to breed 'the perfect cow'
James Aitken is looking on track for best season yet on his Taieri dairy farm.