Shannon Flett addicted to the thrill of dog trialling
Shannon Flett has been dog trialling since 1997.
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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.
Central Otago's Te Kano expands with Waitaki winery
Te Kano Estate is the new kid on the Waitaki wine block.
Two South Island towns lose Kiwibank services
Paper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.
Mercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South Island
Otago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.
Anzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZ
Thousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.
'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in Canterbury
A farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.
Tarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continues
Christchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.
A-maize-ing: Matakanui Station's latest crop the best yet
Station's owners Andrew and Tracy Paterson have just harvested 17ha of maize.
Lead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health response
Alerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.
Rural postie makes last run after 18 years and 846,000 km
It's the end of the road for South Otago postie David Fenton - but in a good way.
Extremely dry conditions in East Otago
"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."
Why these farmers love shorthorns
"A modern milking shorthorn is a commercial cow that can keep up with the Friesians."
Dunedin landowner blocks Ospri possum control work
Police called to Adrian Black's property after Ospri staff confronted by protesters.
Concern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to Aussie
There are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.
Foraged apples put to good use in Wanaka
Community event brought together more than 70 people to preserve surplus produce.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.