Lawrence gymkhana attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikers
Motorbikes had "always been part of the gymkhana".
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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.
'Meat the Need' a way for farmers to help most vulnerable
'Meat the Need' charity allows farmers to help feed those particularly in need.
Pandemic prompts Black Stick's return to Southern farm life
Tessa Jopp puts her Black Sticks plans on hold for a bit to enjoy life on the farm.
Farming family working out how to keep mountain bike tracks open
It's all about merinos and mountain bikes at Matangi Station.
Locked to train tracks: Activists rail against coal in Dunedin protest
Protesters have stopped a coal train from running by locking themselves to the tracks.
Fruit growers 'doing their best' to hire NZ workers
Otago growers rubbish claims they're turning down locals for cheap foreign labour.
Fresh milk vending machine business takes off
"The goal is to make sure everyone has a chance to try milk how it should be."
From no applications to overwhelming interest: Growers swamped by job-seekers
The industry has faced criticism for not responding to kiwi applications for jobs.
Harvest work: Kiwi job hunters feel picked on
Job seekers say they are being ignored when applying for orchards or vineyard work.
Gill Naylor elected to lead Rural Women New Zealand
Naylor has been a member of Cambrian St Bathans branch of RWNZ more than 30 years.
South Island on alert for fires as summer starts
Summer may be starting off cool but it won't stay that way.
Picking staff issue takes too much time
Employers too busy managing their crops to carry out effective recruitment.