Council's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'
The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.
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Southern seed sector set to grow
Seed Grower of the Year says seed industry is big and getting bigger.
Maniototo farmers go for water storage in big way
Ben and Vanessa Hore's irrigation ponds can potentially be seen from space.
Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year named
Katrina Jackson of Chard Farm is Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year.
Dry autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
Ewes carrying up to 30 per cent fewer lambs than last year on some farms.
Freight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highway
It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.
'It's in your blood': Still working to breed better sheep
Texel stud breeder the McLeods continue their dream of breeding a better sheep.
Farming families team up to provide lamb year-round
Two Southern farming families joined forces to supply export grade lamb to NZ all year.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Government's docking advice causing confusion
South Otago farmer frustrated with how Govt is promoting new rules for tail-docking sheep.
Rural group's 'wild conspiracy theories' criticised
AAG meeting in Balclutha last Wednesday described as "unsettling and unhelpful".
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Farmers to release 'A Howl of Protest' against ute tax, regulations
Groundswell NZ wants tractors, utes, topdressing planes & dogs at "A Howl of a Protest".
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Out-of-control deer shot after escaping in Dunedin suburb
Police said the animals could have created issues if they got on to the motorway.
Unlicensed hunter shot deer from the driver's seat of his car
"He saw those deer crossing the road and it was one temptation too many."
Site ready for next year's South Island sheep dog trial champs
Omakau-Earnscleugh Collie Club staging champs at Earnscleugh Station next May.
Winter crop contest raises $64,500
Over 100 farmers entered winter crops from Shannon to Clarendon.
Call for pork imports to meet NZ standards
"The industry is not opposed to imports - what it opposes is an uneven playing field."
Fears despite boost to grape harvest
2021 vintage "exceptional" although smaller than the industry had hoped for.
Polar blast: Flights cancelled, huge swells set to hit Wellington, snow across much of NZ
The polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.
Grazing sought for drought and flood-affected Canterbury livestock
Worst affected farms need alternative grazing for sheep, beef cattle and dairy cows.
Female wallaby killed in North Otago's Kakanui Range
A single female could introduce a breeding population to an area.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
Stag the Labrador joins Wakatipu Land Search and Rescue
Stag recently passed a police test in Waiouru to allow him to become operational.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Mycoplasma bovis response criticised
University of Otago study says lasting trauma inflicted on M bovis-affected farmers.
MPI to add to 'lessons learnt' from M. bovis eradication programme
Eradication of M. bovis one of the most significant biosecurity challenges faced in NZ.
Mycoplasma bovis: 'Heartless' intrusion was devastating
"There was hysteria. The rest of the cows got upset. The staff were beside themselves. "
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.
Campaign aims to keep horticulture workers between harvests
Operation Cromwell Harvest encourages locals to offer odd jobs to horticulture workers.
Zero-injuries goal major investment for Alliance
Days of telling staff "to take a concrete pill and harden up" were over.