Two UK men killed in Ranfurly quad bike crash
The pair's death has been referred to the coroner.
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Man injured after quad bike rolls
A North Otago man was injured after his quad bike rolled at a rural property.
Reignited burn-off spreads
Farmers urged to be extra cautious after controlled burn-off reignited in South Otago.
Recognition for pilot who entered industry in 1957
Mike Kelly worked on Tiger Moths when they were widely used for transport and top-dressing
Lifetime working with seeds and grain
Lindsay Green remembers when the industry relied on people's knowledge and not technology.
Couple fit distillery around farming
It's a "paddock to bottle" venture at Lammermoor Distillery in the Paerau Valley.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Boaties urged to report sightings of entangled whale
The man who filmed the humpback whale says it was a "distressing" sight.
Stags prove they are rising stars at awards
National Rising Stars 2019 velvet and hard antler awards were held in Outram recently.
Farmer fined over cow-abuse case
Farmer fan stung with a bill for more than $4500 over his role in cow-abuse case.
Barrel racing champ keeps rodeo in the family
Rhondine Long's son is also proving adept at barrel racing.
Tour company involved in fatal Otago 4WD crash named
Two people were killed in accident involving a 4WD buggy.
Molecular biologist started career in shearing shed
Professor Bryan Williams said he had not given up the rural lifestyle entirely.
Action groups tackle different farming challenges
Red Meat Profit Partnership action groups tackle issues from pasture to farm succession.
Win proves Central Otago wines can age gracefully
Wild Earth Wines' enjoyed success at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.
Working with farmers 'makes' the job for Otago vet
Large animal vet says her job is really about working with farmers.
Field day to focus on career options
Field day for high school and polytechnic students to show opportunities in agriculture.
Otago/Southland Ballance Farm Awards finalists named
Otago/Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.
Quad-bike tragedy: 2 dead, group had no permission for trip in 'dangerous country'
'They didn't ask permission and we knew nothing about it,' says station owner.
Two dead in quad bike tour crash
The crash happened in the Kakanui Ranges, east of Ranfurly.
Central Otago effluent disposal site moved
Stock effluent disposal site moved to Tarras after pressure from Central Otago's mayor.
Otago gun users react to assault rifle ban
Mixed responses from Otago gun users over ban of MSSA and assault rifles.
Central Otago effluent disposal site a 'stupid idea'
Mayor takes Otago Regional Council to task over planned site for effluent disposal.
Dairy farmer uses sunflowers to regenerate soil
Pasture mix trial includes sunflowers as a method of soil regeneration.
Family farm self-sufficient
Barb Peel reckons her Raes Junction farm could survive Armageddon.
Spirits high at Peter Lyon Shearing reunion
Peter Lyon Shearing celebrated a reunion in Alexandra.
Sweet venture The Honey Shop opens in Allanton
A new honey shop has been a hive of activity since opening in Dunedin this year.
Gumboot throwing: Fowler puts his sole into competition
A Dunedin gumboot throwing champ has seen success at the NZ Rural Games.
Rabobank head strongly linked with land, South
Rabobank New Zealand chief executive Todd Charteris has strong farming roots.
Pike River: Bernie Monk denies split from group
Pike River families spokesman Bernie Monk denies splitting from group.
Opinion: Riches mean choosing where to go the hardest call
If conditions remain settled, autumn can provide some of the best fishing of the season.
Opinion: When country comes to town at the A&P Show
Country has been to town at the recent A&P Shows - and the shows get bigger.
Three southerners among forest win Nga Karahipi Uru Rakau scholarships
Three Southern tertiary students have won an inaugural forestry scholarship.
North Otago farmers enlist help to find source of phosphate in water
Noslam asks hydrologists to find source of Waiareka Creek catchment's phosphate levels.