Group of locals band together to save rural Southland pub
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Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
McCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in Wānaka
Planning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.
'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute
The Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.
'Unavoidable': Farmer faces habitat charges
Native tussock was home to two species of New Zealand’s rarest skinks.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
Work-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmers
Nelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.
'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floods
Last month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.
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Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'
Surface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South Island
Surface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.
Beer fears as Speight’s supply runs low
Lion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.
Orchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accident
The Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Two of first three applications declined under new farm to forest rules
One consent granted was for UK company Enterprise Investments Limited.
Opposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment Court
The group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Doctor shortage closes emergency department
Nationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Revealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two months
The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.
‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde home
A 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.
Roads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaos
Road closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
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.