Trawler in South Otago reef cleared of alleged wrongdoing
A trawler suspected of encroaching on South Otago waters has been cleared by officials.
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'Unusual spring' brings early arrival of penguin eggs
Spring has sprung at Moeraki and the first yellow-eyed penguin eggs have arrived early.
Catlins heritage bridge track issue smoothed over
A "toxic" Catlins community stoush over a new heritage track looks to have been defused.
Witnesses: Falls Dam geese cull 'appalling'
The helicopter goose cull at Falls Dam was part of pest management in the area.
Owner of shot dogs wants law change
A Queenstown man is calling for changes to dog control laws after his dogs were shot.
Confidence dips but Southland farms positive
Southland has suffered a plunge in regional economic confidence, but outlook is positive.
Otago water quality described as 'horrific'
E.coli rates have worsened in nearly a third of Otago's freshwater bodies.
Farmers: Fonterra needs to lift its game
Fonterra must address its dividend payout for disgruntled dairy farmers.
DairyNZ: Breeding shift may continue
Dairy farmers will need to think about their breeding choices to get the best returns.
Farmers misusing Otago Central Rail Trail: Doc
Farmers ''misusing'' the Otago Central Rail Trail have been slammed by the DoC.
ORC put in 'impossible' situation after flow vote
ORC in an "impossible" position after its schedule for minimum-flow setting was defeated.
Alleged breach by commercial fishing trawler in South Otago Reef
Fisheries NZ is investigating claims a fishing trawler was encroached on South Otago reef.
Agribusinesses struggling to find staff
Finding the right staff is proving a challenge for Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses.
Strong Port Otago delivers $9m dividend
Port Otago has seen some strong gains with an expected $9m dividend due.
Debate on Otago water set to fire up at meeting
Debate over the ORCs handling of water issues in Central Otago will continue today.
Victim seeks help identifying dogs' owner
An Oamaru woman attacked by dogs while walking needs help identifying them.
Effluent disposal site choice upsets some Otago residents
The ORC has defended the location of its latest stock truck effluent disposal site.
Young Felton Rd talent wins viticulturist of the year award
Annabel Bulk was in disbelief as she won Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year.
Farmers 'scared stiff' after Otago shootings
What's next, farmer asks, as those responsible for mass stock shootings remain at large.
Salmon hatchery technician wanted at Sanford
Sanford is seeking a salmon hatchery assistant.
NZ deer market 'doing well'
The deer market is achieving well at the moment, NZ Deer Farmers Assoc says.
Dr Belinda Cridge: 1080 scepticism still an issue
Scientist: Lack of scientific knowledge about 1080 is what drives NZ's scepticism.
Michael Laws moves motion to combine water plan change in Otago
Michael Laws wants to change the Otago Regional Council's (ORC) handling of water issues.
Virus cuts Otago rabbit numbers
K5 virus cuts numbers but is still less effective than some farmers expected.
New Young Farmers CEO is excited to make her return to agribusiness
Lynda Coppersmith is dusting off her gumboots as she makes a return to the primary sector.
Wanaka farm owner ordered to restore cultivated land
Peter Masfen was ordered to restore areas of his Wanaka property disturbed by cultivation
Federated Farmers: Good to be 'out there listening'
Federated Farmers' new CEO Terry Copeland freely admits he is not a practical person.
Chemical spill leads to evacuation, lockdown in Milton
A primary school was in "lockdown" in Milton yesterday following a chemical spill.
Birthplace of helicopter venison recovery marked in Wanaka
McGills Creek does not even feature on New Zealand's topographical maps.
Fenz urges caution on controlled burns in Otago
Farmers need to be remain alert to potential "ember transfer" on low humidity days.
Shag Point tree removal 'soul-destroying'
Several Shag Point trees have been removed from a popular picnic spot.
Westland Milk lowers predicted payout range
Westland Milk Products has lowered its predicted payout range another 5c.
Exchange opportunity to see world for Temuka teacher
Temuka teacher Sarah Stark had the time of her life on a working exchange in the UK.
'Quite a few' quadruplet lambs born at Christchurch farm
A family sheep has birthed a set of quadruplet lambs in Christchurch.