The Gore A&P Show drew in the crowds over the weekend.

The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.

Minimum flow suggestion ''will cause some farmers to have to exit their farms.''

Cromwell's Wooing Tree vineyard will become a residential subdivision.

Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.

The Environment Court will be looking at irrigation from the Lindis River.

Otago Shearing and Woolhandling Championships are coming to Balclutha.

Central Otago waterways are looking good for fishing at the moment.

''We need to see integration of town and country - that's what the plan is.''

Good grass growth has dominated the season for central South Island meat processors.

Emergency services called to North Otago after trailer attached to a stock truck rolled.

About a dozen staff took part in a working bee at the Balclutha Community Garden.

Hortinvest seeking investors for $15.5million orchard project at Mt Pisa, near Cromwell.

Tractor convoy made its way to Edendale's Crank Up at about 30kmh.

ORC chairman said some farmers have not "put enough effort into over recent years."

Twenty cases of an unwanted rabbit virus have been found in Otago.

He turned on wrong element - all they have left is clothes they were wearing and a handbag

Rural fire team sent to Clyde this week in case fire breaks out in Central Otago.

A good crowd enjoyed a busy day at the Taieri showgrounds.

The future of Telford is now in the Government's hands.

Spontaneous combustion was believed to have been the cause of the fire.

North Otago man was freed using airbags, before he was assessed by St John staff.

Russell Hurst in a state of disbelief after realising 60 heifers had been taken.

Sheree Alabaster won at her home show for the first time since 2006

The new give it a go area proved to be a big success, especially for drumming

Thanks to the funding, Dunedin's Aquavan programme and its services were free.

Alexandra writer launches second book in his trilogy about Central Otago vineyards.

Lawrence is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year.

People were told to avoid swimming in the lake due to high E. coli readings.

Winds brought down trees and power lines, closed roads and affected flights.