Farmer appears on firearms possession, other charges
A 22-year-old Omakau man has appeared in court on four charges.
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Ripe pumpkins on sale beside stonefruit
Teviot Valley pumpkin grower reports his earliest season in 30 years.
Central Otago A&P Show stalwart in it for long haul
One man has been in it for the long haul at the Central Otago A&P Show.
Watch: Central Otago wine harvest starts early
Early harvest has wine makers feeling both excited and apprehensive.
Mischa Clouston: People of all ages should keep learning
Curiosity and an inquiring mind have benefits to people of all age groups.
Mycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 million
Nathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.
Govt monitoring the midwife crisis in Wanaka
Government officials say there is ''no quick fix'' to the midwife crisis in Wanaka.
Lake Hayes algal bloom result of long, hot summer
A long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes.
Ducks, not campers, behind E.coli outbreak
E. coli outbreak near Bendigo had been found to be avian not human.
Farmers losing millions in drought
Despite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.
Environment Canterbury: Vital to report seeing saffron thistle
Canterbury farmers are still being encouraged to report sightings of saffron thistle.
Farmers: Start retirement early - experts
Don't retire too late, says Rhodes Donald, from Polson Higgs Wealth Management.
'Eyesore': Albert Town signs provoke ridicule on Facebook
Three signs in Albert Town, Otago, have prompted an outburst on social media.
Otago anglers call for bag limit reduction
A variety of issues were put to Otago Fish and Game officers by local anglers on Wednesday
Cash in his chips - Otago farmer's US job no small potatoes
Kiwi farmer John McLeod grows vast crops of potatoes in eastern Washington State.
Rights granted for peach variety
''Sweet Perfection'' for North Otago orchardists Helen Brookes and Terry Fowler.
Totara Estate gets Landmark status
Birthplace of NZ's $1billion frozen meat industry makes Landmarks Whenua Tohunga programme
Councillor burns coal in defiance of ORC
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws unrepentant about burning coal in his fireplace.
Town-country challenge draws folk together
Hundreds attend annual Waitangi Day Hawea Town v Country Challenge.
Middlemarch property positive for Mycoplasma bovis
The number of confirmed infected properties stands at 21 with 34 under restricted notices.
Mycoplasma bovis 'just needs simple rules'
Central Otago dairy farming couple are setting up an online forum for farmers.
Still dry on Otago farms despite rain
"Farmers are understandably concerned about the wellbeing of their stock."
Fears over lack of fire risk reduction in Cromwell
A Cromwell neighbourhood is concerned about fire risk in a reserve below their properties.
Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations
Dunedin Fire: Burnside business owners review fire damage
A Dunedin waste disposal business owner lost most of his property in the Burnside fire.
Cyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closure
Heavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.
Events throughout Otago to offer advice for farmers
Events to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.
Otago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.
Welsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P Show
Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show
Remembering rain will come
Searing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.
Long-term effects of drought on farmers considered
The public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.
Stinky super corpse flower open soon at Dunedin Botanic Gardens
A rare corpse plant is set to bloom at Dunedin Botanic Gardens soon.
37.4C! NZ sizzles but look what's in store now
Middlemarch Otago strikes 37.4C in another day of blazing heat.
Synlait milk price forecast stays at $6.50
Synlait has reaffirmed its $6.50 milk price for the current 2017-18 season.