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Family's secrets of organic wine success
Central Otago has been revealed as the leading organic wine region in New Zealand.
Growers 'horrified' by tomato theft
Owner believes group of "professionals" likely cased property before they targeted it.
Kiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children hunting
Mum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.
Endangered kākā killed by possum poison
The deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.
Ute catches fire in Central Otago
The ute had been driving on the Queensberry farm when the fire occurred.
Fire destroys historic musterer's hut
"He's pretty upset" - musterer's hut was lovingly restored by owners' 95-year-old father.
'Opportunity to give back' - Te Araroa trail host
Whanganui could be doing more for Te Araroa trail walkers, two trail hosts say.
'World's cutest sheep' turning heads in Central Otago
The Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.
Otago fire was 'like a war zone'
Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Property evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blaze
Ten helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Controversial irrigation pipeline to be buried
Council has given Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company a deadline of September 2020.
Freedom camping site trial raises concerns
Residents say they remain "angry" and "afraid" about possible consequences.
Wilding pines to become Christmas trees
Wilding pines will be removed from Cape Wanbrow and sold as a Christmas fundraiser.
Oamaru Meats Ltd still shut down
Oamaru Meats still working through problems that forced it to shut down in September.
Riparian planting all part of the plan for farming family
Weir family just completed planting 1300 natives around an irrigation dam.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
Doing the simple things well paying off for Otago farmer
James Edgar's entire operation at Wilden View farm in Moa Flat is a no-frills concept.
Dog agility competition runs in Dunedin teen's family
Dunedin 16-year-old Jake Remon is a seasoned veteran in his sport.
Regional councillor open to using GM to control rabbits
"I have an open mind towards anything that will help us with this pest."
South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win
Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.
North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.
Rabbit issue at Dunstan Hospital 'concerning'
Former councillor says it exemplifies "systemic failure" of ORC's pest control policies.
Too many rabbit holes on Central Otago golf courses
"We had one shoot one night and the guy got 80 and the next night he got 60."
Freshwater package raising concerns
Farmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.
Is that ewe? Sheep facial recognition one step closer
World's first sheep facial recognition software set to be prototyped this year.
Cat's haul evidence of Otago's rabbit population 'explosion'
Puss may be purring, but retired Balclutha sheep farmer Jean Leonard is "fed up".
Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.
Chicken virus can be eradicated, MPI says
MPI working with counterparts in Australia to minimise disease's impact on trade.
Alliance plant breaks beef processing record
Nth Otago's Pukeuri plant processed its highest ever number of cattle for 2018-19 season.
Michael Laws says magpies a danger to Cromwell residents
"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''
Dairy farm fined $42,000 for clearing indigenous vegetation
Company was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.
