Oamaru Meats Ltd still shut down
Oamaru Meats still working through problems that forced it to shut down in September.
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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.
WoolOn Fashion Awards 2020 date announced
No decision has yet been made about the venue or whether awards will remain in Alexandra.
Shearing: Chance to hear about World Champs squad's Europe tour
World champs shearing and woolhandling team manager will spin a few yarns in Balclutha.
Southern beef herd growing the fastest
Otago and Southland seen a lift in beef cattle numbers but drop in breeding ewe numbers.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Environment Court backs Lindis River farmers
Tarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".
Avocados the focus at Northland field day
The commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.
Jersey benne seed spud shortage strikes Dunedin
Home gardeners may struggle to grow own supplies for the festive table this Christmas.
Farmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensation
North Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.
Unusual twin calves: 'First I have seen in 50 years'
Farmers assumed Angus cow had given birth to one calf taken the other from another cow.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Gore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmers
About 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.
Pioneer of Central Otago winemaking still in the business
Alan Brady saw viticultural possibilities in the Central Otago region in the 70s and 80s.
Alexandra Blossom Festival a blooming success
Crowd of more than 8000 enjoyed 63rd Alexandra blossom festival.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Queenstown scrub fire extinguished
A fire that swept over 200ha near Queenstown is now out.