Wanaka Lavender Farm is still very much a family farm.

Labour shortages are not going to dampen Martin Milne's enthusiasm for cherry season.

The gecko was euthanised after he was unable to be revived during treatments.

Fresh water and how to get it is top of mind for Ray Grubb.

Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at West Otago A&P show at Tapanui.

Results from the Nelson A and P Show and West Otago A and P show over the weekend.

Horrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.

Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos becomes an indirect casualty of Covid-19.

Two grand NZ traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.

Wakatipu farmers lifestyle-block owners increasingly taking to natural fertilisers.

Feds & retired rural fire chief warned DoC land near private properties was a fire risk.

Little movement on Central Otago's orchards and vineyards, despite lobbying the Govt.

The South's rural communities are inclined to be a charitably-minded lot.

Primary sector, construction industry training spurs 49% increase in domestic enrolments.

An alpaca caught Gordon Baird's eye in 1995 - they haven't been out of his sight since.

Many firms employed and trained staff from the tourism and aviation sectors.

An agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.

"We want the Government to provide the meaningful support this industry needs now."

Lindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.

Group of farmers warn ratepayers may take action if changes aren't made.

"Spare Time, Spare Room" asks Central Otago locals to help out with seasonal labour woes.

Millers Flat man died after the bulkhead spreader fertiliser truck he was driving rolled.

Over one hundred kids took part in a mammoth farm safety day in Otago.

Man died after suffering critical injuries when the truck he was driving rolled.

Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.

Whitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.

Horticulture, viticulture sectors ask why fishermen from Covid-19 countries let into NZ.

Two ships in Otago Harbour are linked to the company that delivered the infected seamen.

"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."

Southern farmers are facing reams of new rules and red tape.