Phormidium can be fatal to dogs and causes skin rashes and nausea in humans.

Driver took "evasive action" to avoid animal and overturned on the verge of highway 6.

Damien O'Connor says monitoring will continue so Govt is ready to "step in if required".

Brooke Flett is keen to encourage young people to get involved in the agriculture sector.

Vineyard owners and workers have had long days picking and long nights frost-fighting.

Fonterra argued that Dairilife was similar to its "Dairy for life'' wording.

Self identified 'suspect' strongly denies killing miniature horse Star.

Tony Clarke has strong ties to Japan as both a merino supplier and a karate instructor.

Macraes Collie Club is a social occasion and a good opportunity to catch up with people.

The Great Easter Bunny Hunt is cancelled for the second year in a row.

Loch Head Limousin stud has sent yearling bulls to Limousin NZ's South Island bull trials.

The pair's death has been referred to the coroner.

A North Otago man was injured after his quad bike rolled at a rural property.

Farmers urged to be extra cautious after controlled burn-off reignited in South Otago.

Mike Kelly worked on Tiger Moths when they were widely used for transport and top-dressing

Lindsay Green remembers when the industry relied on people's knowledge and not technology.

It's a "paddock to bottle" venture at Lammermoor Distillery in the Paerau Valley.

Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island

Farmer fan stung with a bill for more than $4500 over his role in cow-abuse case.

Rhondine Long's son is also proving adept at barrel racing.

Two people were killed in accident involving a 4WD buggy.

Professor Bryan Williams said he had not given up the rural lifestyle entirely.

Red Meat Profit Partnership action groups tackle issues from pasture to farm succession.

Wild Earth Wines' enjoyed success at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.

Large animal vet says her job is really about working with farmers.

Field day for high school and polytechnic students to show opportunities in agriculture.

Otago/Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.

'They didn't ask permission and we knew nothing about it,' says station owner.

The crash happened in the Kakanui Ranges, east of Ranfurly.

Stock effluent disposal site moved to Tarras after pressure from Central Otago's mayor.