Response to children's book on farm safety positive
A new farm safe book for kids has been so well recived the author is writing another.
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Rural buyers' warning: Stench and animal sex
Multiple offers for land despite makeshift sign warning of rural stench and animal sex.
Waitaki Valley raspberry grower takes delight in ripening crop
Waitaki Valley is seeing a blast of raspberries thanks to weather in the region.
Canterbury farmer tries for third shot at FMG Young Farmer of the Year
A South Canterbury dairy farmer wants another shot at the FMG young Farmer title.
Canterbury farmers: Sheep industry 'on a high'
Canterbury farmers have claimed the sheep industry is 'on a high'.
Beef and Lamb NZ: Challenge touted for board seat
Beef and Lamb NZ director Bill Wright has been challenged for his board seat.
Reforestation plan for Queenstown's for Mt Dewar
Queenstown's Mount Dewar is set for an unprecedented reforestation development.
Clinton cashmere fibre gains touted
Cashmere is proving to be a lucrative business in Clinton.
Replacement Pyramid Bridge not due until 2020
Pyramid Bridge in Gore is not likely to be replaced until 2020.
Lakeshore visit: concern cycle trail fencing will cut access
Plans to fence the trail from Lake Dunstan to the Lowburn Cutting have angered residents.
Cromwell wastewater upgrade delivers dramatic result
The upgrades to the Cromwell wastewater treatment plant are showing good progress.
Roxburgh Cherry Chaos not pipped by rain
Cherry Chaos went off without a hitch in Roxburgh, despite the weather.
Oamaru pair to attend congress in US
A Oamaru duo are heading to the US to learn about global food production.
Crowds 'stoked' with Lake Hayes A&P show
Lake Hays A&P Show brought in the big crowds in the hot sun.
Southland sharemilker ready for competitions
A Southland sharemilker is looking to make his mark on the world.
The chickens that crossed the road and went to the pub
Two plucky chickens make a run for it, calling in at the petrol station and the pub.
Bullet fired through daughter's bedroom window
Plea for hunters to take care after bullet casing found in bedroom.
Opinion: Low river levels in Otago make for good prospects this weekend
Low river levels in Central Otago will help anglers in the region.
New competitions and traditional at Lake Hayes A&P show
The 104th annual Lake Hayes A&P Show returns tomorrow.
Alexandra tops charts for warm year
Alexandra has hit sweltering heights this year, according to Niwa.
Forestry bright spot in commodity prices
Forestry production and exports are showing positive trends in the NZ market.
Pay freeze leaves staff at Telford 'stunned'
Telford staff were shocked when they discovered their pay had been suspended.
'M. bovis' momentum to be maintained
Mycoplasma bovis had a big impact on primary industries in the last year.
Summer race circuit tradition for Oamaru trainer
A North Otago trainer has a tradition that brings him much success.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony expansion call
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony needs expansion to keep up with numbers.
Queenstown Bay safe to swim in after 'E.coli' scare
Queenstown Bay has been declared safe after elevated E. Coli levels were noted.
Central Otago fruit growers back call for govt help
Labour shortages in the fruit growing industry have predicated calls for change.
Otago boat users' behaviour pleasing
Most boaties in Otago have been on their best behaviour this summer.
Fonterra's first GDT auction of year up 2.8%
Fonterra's first Global Dairy Trade auction has shown a good increase.
Upgrades improving Dunedin city's tracks
Several Dunedin walking tracks will be given a much-needed spruce up.
Dunedin tractor driver injured in roll-over
A tractor has rolled over a man close to Fairfield, Dunedin.
Craftwork Brewery savouring move to Harbour St
Oamaru's Craftwork Brewery is about to open it's doors at a new location.
Big read: Will cheese become NZ's next craft beer?
There's a strong aroma of cheese wafting through the commercial air.
Friends mourn 21-year-old 'good bugger' killed in tragic baler incident
'It hit a few of the boys pretty hard. Everyone was obviously in a bit of shock.'