Farmer's letter beginning of 60-year love story
Ethel and John Johnston first met on a boat to Australia in 1960.
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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.
Otago couple enter on-farm dairy heifer competition to boost confidence
Taieri Plains farmers Lynne and Gregor Ramsay's stock skills will be put to the test.
High country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill
"We need more of a partnership - a balanced carrot-and-stick approach."
'Massive' potential for hop-growing in Southland
Southland farming family believes there's great potential for hops in the area.
Fruit-harvesting machine could be a game changer
Hollandia Orchard manager Murray Booth is sold on the Tecnofruit CF-105.
Funding for counselling services for rural Māori
Tokomairiro Waiora to receive almost $54,000 from MPI.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
Central Otago 'pumpkin king' harvests over 80 tonnes
Darryl Peirce battled aphids, drought, hail and rabbits to harvest his pumpkins.
Mt Benger Saleyards a magnet for Forbes Knight
Forbes Knight (89) first visited the Mt Benger Saleyards in 1954.
Otago-Southland sheep and beef farm returns likely to fall - B+LNZ
Red meat export revenue is forecast to drop for the 2020-21 season from the previous year.
Central Otago rural rates increase 'return to status quo'
Maniototo farmer says proposed rates hikes actually represent a return to normal.
30m down: Dog freed after four-hour mine shaft ordeal
Emergency services were called to the mine in the Blue Spur region last night.