Central Otago has been revealed as the leading organic wine region in New Zealand.

Owner believes group of "professionals" likely cased property before they targeted it.

Mum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.

The deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.

The ute had been driving on the Queensberry farm when the fire occurred.

"He's pretty upset" - musterer's hut was lovingly restored by owners' 95-year-old father.

The Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.

Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

Council has given Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company a deadline of September 2020.

Residents say they remain "angry" and "afraid" about possible consequences.

Wilding pines will be removed from Cape Wanbrow and sold as a Christmas fundraiser.

Oamaru Meats still working through problems that forced it to shut down in September.

Weir family just completed planting 1300 natives around an irrigation dam.

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

James Edgar's entire operation at Wilden View farm in Moa Flat is a no-frills concept.

Dunedin 16-year-old Jake Remon is a seasoned veteran in his sport.

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Former councillor says it exemplifies "systemic failure" of ORC's pest control policies.

"We had one shoot one night and the guy got 80 and the next night he got 60."

Farmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.

World's first sheep facial recognition software set to be prototyped this year.

Puss may be purring, but retired Balclutha sheep farmer Jean Leonard is "fed up".

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

MPI working with counterparts in Australia to minimise disease's impact on trade.

Nth Otago's Pukeuri plant processed its highest ever number of cattle for 2018-19 season.

"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''

Company was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.

No decision has yet been made about the venue or whether awards will remain in Alexandra.