'Revolting' sewage system: Council fined $500k
'Smelling like rotten eggs combined with decayed chicken when left in the sun.'
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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.
The Natural Dairy's new owners hit the ground running
"We got the cows last Friday, and we milked last Friday."
Dog trial benefits Southland Charity Hospital
The Charity Hill dog trial was held on Friday and Saturday at Millers Flat.
South Otago A and P show leans on popular traditions
Crowds came out for 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
Pacific workers could be too late for Central Otago orchards
The region's cherries could ripen before workers arrive to pick them, mayor says.
The family forced to spend Covid lockdown in a farm shed
The Badenhorst family is used to farm life, but farm shed life is a different story.
Group aims to connect young people with seasonal work opportunities
A trio of Upper Clutha women formed Get Sh*t Done community group during lockdown.
Remarkables Station gifted to trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'
The 'beautifully presented' 900ha property has been in the Jardine family for a century.
Cherry orchardist not getting the pip despite worker woes
Labour shortages are not going to dampen Martin Milne's enthusiasm for cherry season.
'The humane option': Famous Otago gecko dies
The gecko was euthanised after he was unable to be revived during treatments.
Water a priority for new Fish and Game chairman
Fresh water and how to get it is top of mind for Ray Grubb.
107th West Otago A&P Show pulls in the crowds
Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at West Otago A&P show at Tapanui.
Tough at the top at the Shears
Results from the Nelson A and P Show and West Otago A and P show over the weekend.
'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spot
Horrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.
Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos event canned due to worker shortage
Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos becomes an indirect casualty of Covid-19.
Fencing contest at this year's West Otago A&P Show
Two grand NZ traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.
Despite 'challenges and heartbreak' Lake Ōhau village cordons finally lift
The remote holiday town is nearly cleared and ready for rebuilding after the fires.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
Natural fertilisers increasingly popular with Wakatipu farmers
Wakatipu farmers lifestyle-block owners increasingly taking to natural fertilisers.
Fire and Emergency NZ fails to shed light on dangers of fires on conservation land
Feds & retired rural fire chief warned DoC land near private properties was a fire risk.