'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
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Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
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'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.
Farmer's letter beginning of 60-year love story
Ethel and John Johnston first met on a boat to Australia in 1960.
Fears forest farming will cause 'ecological disaster' for North Otago
Meeting on effects of large-scale forest farming in the headwaters of the Kakanui River.
Resident says shooting of walkers by duck hunters was inevitable
The woman first warned of the dangers of hunters shooting from boats two years ago.
Police seek duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Duck shooters leave two women with minor pellet injuries while walking along a track.
Teen poacher drove around and decapitated stags during lockdown
He and a friend cruised around spotlighting paddocks in search of animals to shoot.
'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for some
Twizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.
Farming director on SFF knew the right time to go
West Otago farmer Fiona Hancox standing down from Silver Fern Farms board.
Jack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow falls
A midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.