Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.

Southland begins to enter recovery mode from a massive flooding event.

Milk unable to be collected and effluent management systems impacted says DairyNZ.

He mowed down several sheep, destroyed a fruit stall and slammed into wheelie bins.

Two suspected deaths and dozen of cases linked to the hidden hazard in potting mix.

Dr Verne Smith credits the wider community for the success of Maniototo Health Services.

Fiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.

One vehicle ended up on its roof in the rail crossing crash.

Drone trials added to the 106-year-old event last year and were likely to stay.

"We're extremely happy about the progress we've made over the last three weeks".

Yields are about half the normal size due to poor weather conditions.

Emergency services called to crash between Lake Ohau Rd and Mcaughtries Rd.

The good and the bad of a generation of change in the Cromwell Basin.

International visa office closures cause processing delays and stall dairy school plans.

Extreme fire danger possible in Central Otago due to mid to high twenties temperatures.

A balmy day warmed the mood of thousands of visitors.

No contenders in open bull-riding contest able to complete the required eight seconds.

"It was diabolical for the amount of rain we had and everything just got water-logged".

1967 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback Coupe turns heads at Classic Car and Hotrod Festival.

Control measures introduced after rabbit holes and droppings were found on the grounds.

'How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'

B+LNZ report shows number of lambs tailed in spring 2019 fell by 2.4 per cent.

Beef + Lamb NZ report says South Island farmers' mental health is under stress.

b.social facility is charged fully from renewable energy rather than gas.

Workers on minimum wage will get a boost in April, the rate rising from $17.70 to $18.90.

Fencing contracting is not a job for the faint-hearted.

Whanganui's Doug Smith says Coastal Bulk Shipping is keen for more South Island cargo.

The crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.

The Templetons farm an award-winning sheep and beef property near Middlemarch.

Orchard manager said he was legally within his rights to use licensed bird shooters.