Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
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Trapping ‘library’ receives council grant
Taieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.
Two hurt in North Otago farm accident
First response unit and a helicopter responded to the incident on private farmland.
‘Stubborn’ Otago farmer sells land for new airport
Breakthrough in impasse over proposed runway about 25 minutes drive from Cromwell.
'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecuted
Owner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.
Steven and Kellie Nichol win Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Nichol family has been farming at Clarks Junction in Otago hinterland for over 150 years.
Work to curb 'plagues' of rabbits steps up in Otago
Non-compliant properties instructed to follow the region’s rabbit control rules.
‘Extreme’ summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland.
Otis oat-milk brings production back home to new plant
Otago oat-milk brand is backed by former Trump wingman Chris Liddell and chef Nadia Lim.
Wild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beast
Residents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Body found in search for missing hunter above Dart River near Glenorchy
The search for the missing man has been going on for six days.
Winemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’
'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Buyers opt for style over substance at deer sales
"There is a lot of deer around so buyers are being really selective."
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Ute driver crossed centre line in fatal crash - police
The driver of the ute died at the scene and the serious crash unit is investigating.
Central Otago driver crashes into horses
"Having an animal run out in front of you is not a pleasant surprise."
Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
Event celebrates 50 years of deer farming science at Invermay
Invermay Agricultural Centre helping the deer industry aspire to become a $1b sector.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
Eden Hore collection: Filmmaker sought to tell fashionable farmer's story
"This was a man who loved New Zealand-designed fashion garments."
Lambing season 'fast and furious' at Springbank farm
Springbank farm owners Ross and Jo Hay have "new lambs everywhere" in a short timeframe.
Community contact a 'game-changer' for farmer's wellbeing
Community activities has given Greg Hand "structure and purpose" outside of farming.
Otago dairy farm inspections show high levels of compliance
Of 243 dairy inspections, only 2 per cent were found to be significantly non-compliant.
Drench issue 'a disaster' for sheep farmer
Govt extended withholding period for sheep given certain batches of Bionic Plus Hogget.
Farmer fears proposed new freshwater rules will affect unique scroll plain
A tenth of the Upper Taieri Scroll Plain lies on Emma Crutchley's Maniototo Basin farm.
Tastier, juicier and brighter - new apricot varieties launching
Apricots developed in Central Otago over the past 20 years due to hit market in summer.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
Optimism at Telford's annual open day
Change is in the air but Telford Agricultural College is positive about the future.