Bunny boom: 'Millions upon millions' of rabbits
Unrestrained breeding wreaks havoc on grazing farmland, marae grounds and gardens.
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Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
Lucky escape for Kaitangata family after fire destroys shed
Family moved into rural cottage only a month ago.
Submissions invited on Dunstan Downs conservation
Submissions on proposal where 9500ha of high country land could become conservation land.
Looming labour shortages tipped to hit service industries
Central Otago labour shortage expected to spiral into industries that service them.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Person seriously injured after bull attack
A St John spokesman says the person will likely be flown to Dunedin Hospital.
Wellbeing events rolled out for Otago and Southland farmers
Rural groups supporting farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions.
Brrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get out
They spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.
Fuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'
Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.
Cherry tree planting ramping up thanks to new design
Ross Kirk designed a trailer planter capable of putting down 6000 trees in a day.
Killling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades capture
Dog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.
Complex family legacy - and name - continued on farm
The Glassford family history reads like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are?
Freshwater rules take toll on southern farmer confidence
B+LNZ survey shows sheep and beef farmers experienced worst fall in confidence.
Worker shortage fears grow as Central Otago harvest looms
Growers say assembling seasonal workforce needed for harvest will be near impossible.
Snow wonder! Brace for more wintry weather
Heaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Planning, pragmatism ease the way for Otago farmer
Planning ahead key to getting through dry period, says James Paterson.
Boost to clean up Central Otago waterway
Government joins forces with Central Otago communities to clean up waterways.
'Wanaka's dirty little secret': Over a tonne of rubbish picked up along river
Everything from the remains of a horse to an old armchair were removed.
The Farm golf course rated in top 25 par-3 venues in world
The par-3 Farm course at The Hills in Arrowtown is mixing with the very best.
Missing crewman's family still hope he will be found
Lochie Bellerby was one of two New Zealanders on the stricken Gulf Livestock 1.
Family-owned honey company focused on sustainability
Megan and Dana Young run Tuapeka Honey in Lawrence.
Blaze out of control near Macraes, Otago
A controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.
$38,000 grant to help restore Lake Hayes water quality
Carrie Morgridge has pledged to help philanthropic endeavours in the Wakatipu.
Plea to lock up dogs at night after lambs killed
Maheno farmer Doug Brown lost a dozen lambs to dog attacks.
Farmer estimates freshwater rules will cost him $1.6m
Farmer says fencing off waterways on Central Otago hill country property will be costly.
New company built out of passion for raw milk
Shelli and Steve Mears launched their Otago Fresh Milk company six weeks ago.
'Country people are really hurting'
High Country Forum met in Wanaka last week to discuss concerns over new regulations.
Massive job boost at North Otago meatworks
A hundred jobs will soon be offered by Alliance Group Pukeuri.
Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.
South Otago fire: Three farm buildings affected
At the height of the fire, 9 appliances and about 30 firefighters battled to contain it.
Burn-off led to 800ha blaze
Fire crews spent nearly 24 hours battling a blaze near Oamaru last week.
Listen: Andrew Hoggard on proposed winter grazing regulations
Feds pres is worried proposed restrictions will bring "a hell of a lot of paperwork".