'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the Sheep
Nearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.
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Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
Farmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'
The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.
Slaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51k
Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
Lake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crash
Justine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.
Tributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accident
Alex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.
'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
How Gareth Bearman keeps milk production up and costs down
A $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Judas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury
'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.
One person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in Timaru
Emergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applications
Farming tech used in various applications.
Why a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredible
Moa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.
Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
The Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute
The Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.
'Unavoidable': Farmer faces habitat charges
Native tussock was home to two species of New Zealand’s rarest skinks.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
Work-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmers
Nelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.
'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floods
Last month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.
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Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'
Surface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South Island
Surface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.
Beer fears as Speight’s supply runs low
Lion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.
Orchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accident
The Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.