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One dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near Alexandra
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmers
The vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.
'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to come
MetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.
'World's cutest sheep' to star at Otago Taieri A&P Show
Valais blacknose are widely considered to be the cutest sheep breed in the world.
'Sneaky' wallabies a worry to new pest adviser
Kevin Allan is increasingly concerned at the number of wallabies moving into Maniototo.
Central Otago eases total fire ban after recent rain
The shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.
Chicken mass deaths saga takes off
Chicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
'Looks like the Outback': Sun 'cooks' farmer's flood-hit plain
Sunny weather started boiling the grass on Otokia dairy farm after flooding.
Lawrence gymkhana attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikers
Motorbikes had "always been part of the gymkhana".
Heavy rain no dampener for Central Otago winemakers
New Year's deluge of torrential rain has been welcomed by winemakers.
Roxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchard
Ehsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.
'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream
"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.
Estimated 50 per cent of cherry stock lost to heavy rain, jobs on the line
The damage could result in the loss of $50 million in export revenue to the country.
Flood recovery cost 'will be into the six figures'
The Waitaki Mayor says NZTA's cost alone is probably $200,000 or $300,000.
Central Otago Cherry crops ruined by rain
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
'Quite a culture shock': From London to Tapanui dairy farm
Londoner Daniel Bergin is more accustomed to pulling pints than a dairy cow's teats.
Sheep breeding: A gut feeling, backed by science
Sheep breeding a science and an art for South Otago farmer Garth Shaw.
Stone spitters to be pitted against one another in contest
This may be one of the only events in NZ where spitting perfectly acceptable and expected.
Rural Support Trust advises care as drought threatens Waimate and North Otago
Farmers urged to keep an eye on each other as the area becomes "critically dry".
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Woman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, Otago
A woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.
Former refugees help build seawall on Otago Peninsula
Mohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.
Fire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near Dunedin
Waipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.
Otago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ report
Report measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.
Coroner's alarm: Cannabis implicated in six out of nine fatal road crashes
Stark warning comes after death of farm worker Thomas Goodman.
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
Wanaka Tractor Club puts call out for drivers
Tractor Club on the hunt for drivers for Wheels at Wanaka grand parade at Easter.
Police speak with man who rode horse through Dunedin CBD
The 48-year-old wasn't aware it was an offence to ride on city streets, police say.
Rain doesn't dampen spirits at Tokomairiro A and P Show
It was the 155th Tokomairiro A&P show over the weekend.
'Revolting' sewage system: Council fined $500k
'Smelling like rotten eggs combined with decayed chicken when left in the sun.'
Central Otago horticulture labour shortage not going away
Industry leaders say concerns remain for apple and pear harvest, despite Govt measures.