Danika leads the mob to winter feed for Moving Day
Danika Tairua helps move Lachlan Johnston's herd on an almost six-hour-long trek.
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Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Otago Regional Council to monitor winter grazing practices from air
ORC to take note of any high-risk sites and follow up with on-the-ground inspection.
Farmer group wants halt to mapping private land
Groundswell NZ wants landowners to refuse access to public agencies taking surveys.
Winter grazing: Farmers have 'one year to get it right'
Farmers at field day told winter grazing plans more important than ever.
-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south
Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Jordan Carrol wins Central Otago Young Grower competition
Orchard & harvest manager at CentralPac, Jordan Carrol is off to the finals in September.
Families honoured at NZ Century Farm Awards
Among the recipient families were seven who received their 150-year awards.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
'Egregious and unacceptable': Water plan, rates draw Otago farmers' ire
Federated Farmers slammed rates increases proposed by Otago Regional Council.
Farmer frustrated by works cattle delays
Taieri beef farmer has been waiting months to get cattle on a truck for processing.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
New programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skills
Up to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.
Otago couple may change farm systems due to drought
"It's been the most challenging time in my farming career - no doubt about it."
Zanda McDonald Award finalist's passion for agriculture
Becks Smith's urban background hasn't stopped her falling in love with a rural lifestyle.
Former MP Mark Patterson the new Feds Otago president
Former New Zealand First list MP was the only person nominated for the position.
Wetlands consent costs dispute resolved
Mounting costs for consents led to lengthy spat between ORC and catchment group.
Committee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fund
The farm is also in the process of changing ownership.
Bunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestation
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".
Photos inspire journey from Argentina to Mid Canterbury farm
Maria Alvarez was drawn to New Zealand by photographs of a friend's working holiday.
'Bucket list moment': Pair finally win at North Island dog trials
Grant Plaisted & Mike Evans travelled to NI champs for years, but never won - until now.
Shannon Flett addicted to the thrill of dog trialling
Shannon Flett has been dog trialling since 1997.
Dog trials: Camaraderie keeps Hunter coming back
Scott Hunter also relishes a bit of competition "against the father-in-law".
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogs
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
Closing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pellets
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Police release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Information sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.
Otago fog disrupts flights, boats
An Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.
Drought declaration extended to Otago
Otago Rural Support Trust urged farmers to make difficult decisions like selling stock.