Central Otago grape harvest gets under way
Pinot noir grapes were being harvested yesterday, with chardonnay soon to follow.
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Prison inmates gain dairying skills
Inmates work on a dairy farm in hope of a brighter future.
'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to season
Barnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.
Supermarket giant hit by spinach shortage
Heavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.
'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returns
Organisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.
Lasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyard
Lasers at Ewing Stevens' vineyard to replace labour intensive and expensive bird netting.
Body found at Otago property following tree fire
Emergency services were called just before 5pm.
'Pies' keeps the cattle flowing
Mark "Pies" Willocks has been droving livestock at Balclutha Saleyards for about 15 years.
Catlins farmer saddles up for his 29th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade
This year will be 79-year-old Marty Miller's 29th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade.
Fog gives way to tough competition at Strath Taieri Collie Club dog trials
About 35 shepherds vied for prize money and points at the two-day event.
Otago Rural Support Trust there for anyone having 'tough time'
"There is benefit in sharing information ... A problem shared is a problem halved."
Huntaway Lace breaks record at Lawrence dog sale
The price paid for Lace was the highest in the more than 10 year history of the dog sale.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Buster musters a big cluster of admirers
Buster the Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show's pet tent on Saturday.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Waitaki District Council's message on farm forest conversions
WDC sends clear message to carbon forestry industry after hearing farmers concerns.
Unsafe lead levels found in Otago children's blood
It follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.
Call for safer speed limits near rural schools
"Rural children deserve to be safe from injury or death on their way to and from school."
Sparky a live wire in the Southland deer industry
Self-confessed former townie Nathan Coburn never intended being a deer farmer.
Otago shears: Joel Henare shuts the opposition out again
Joel Henare wins the Otago Shears' New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year title - again.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.
From tiny homes to a cheese cave: How Tinwald Farm is facing the future
"Some people think regenerative farming is too New Age but it is gaining traction."
Courageous contractors social media stars
Heavy machinery navigating cliff face on Otago high country station a hit on social media.
Two cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birds
About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.
Otago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and veg
A no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.
Leadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated water
Waikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.
Parents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'
Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.
Rodeo star Casey Evans wrangles sponsorship deal
Catlins songstress, farmer and rodeo barrel racer has caught the attention of Wrangler.
'Horrifying': Towns weren't warned over toxic water because staffer was on holiday
'The water is revolting here'.
'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad taste
Jo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.
Central Otago station site of lotus research trial
The Garden family have been trialling the legume on their property since 2014.
Crunch time for struggling Otago orchards
Some Central Otago orchards say this season's crop is a write off.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Youngsters show off skills at Otago Taieri A and P show
Young people display their vintage machinery, calf-handling and timber sports skills.