Matt Lauer purchased the lease for $13 million last year.

The Hunter Downs irrigation scheme will not go ahead.

Police apologise to Clutha men accused of poaching, saying officer made several errors.

Central Otago Environmental Society says pressure coming from farmers and other irrigators

Arsenic contamination on private property neighbouring Balclutha industrial park.

Trade commissioner Warwick Hawker is retiring for the third time.

Lindsay Carruthers has built an extensive cross country course on his Nethertown farm.

Alongside farming, James Adam has always had a big interest in rodeo.

Six months after K5 rabbit virus in Otago, some Teviot Valley farmers say it hasn't worked

Waitaki District Council contractor called to remove graffiti on the sign.

New Zealand's mining sector is facing its toughest battle ever writes Simon Hartley.

Īn-calf cows taken worth about $130,000 and were not insured.

Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.

Fuel thefts from a North Otago farm highlight need for farmers to be security-conscious.

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Deer milk specialist Pamu is a finalist in this year's New Zealand Food Awards.

Senior Blossom Festival Queen event for the Alexandra Blossom Festival has been cancelled

A trawler suspected of encroaching on South Otago waters has been cleared by officials.

The helicopter goose cull at Falls Dam was part of pest management in the area.

A Queenstown man is calling for changes to dog control laws after his dogs were shot.

Southland has suffered a plunge in regional economic confidence, but outlook is positive.

E.coli rates have worsened in nearly a third of Otago's freshwater bodies.

Fonterra must address its dividend payout for disgruntled dairy farmers.

Dairy farmers will need to think about their breeding choices to get the best returns.

Farmers ''misusing'' the Otago Central Rail Trail have been slammed by the DoC.

ORC in an "impossible" position after its schedule for minimum-flow setting was defeated.

Fisheries NZ is investigating claims a fishing trawler was encroached on South Otago reef.

Finding the right staff is proving a challenge for Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses.

Port Otago has seen some strong gains with an expected $9m dividend due.

Debate over the ORCs handling of water issues in Central Otago will continue today.