Heavy rain is forecast for the Otago coast and Fiordland, but only showers elsewhere.

Southland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.

Otago Regional Council urged to delay setting minimum flows for the Clutha River.

Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.

Recreational bag limits set too high is a "major issue" facing Otago blue cod fisheries.

''Should be up to the community to decide whether our water should be chlorinated or not''

Ministry of Social Development declares labour shortage and visa help for visitors.

Central Otago's record early fruit and grape season has led to a seasonal labour shortage.

Constructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.

A loose wheel sparked a large scrub fire near Clyde yesterday.

The Southern Canterbury A&P Show went ahead on a warm, dry day at the Waimate Showgrounds.

Pastures containing plantain and Italian ryegrass could help reduce nitrogen leaching.

The regional council says prosecution is just one of many options to deal with polluters.

Outram farmer Duncan Wells is looking forward to opening his gates to the public on Sunday

Farmlands has taken a stake in farm software company FarmIQ Systems.

Concern over government policies has driven a sharp fall in farmer confidence.

Fish & Game is praising Sanford for voluntarily withdrawing from trawling Banks Peninsula.

New Zealand's greatest sheep will be immortalised in his own Shrek-themed park.

Hundreds of extra staff are needed in Central Otago's vineyards following warm weather

Anglers want the Queenstown Lakes District Council to deal with water recreation pressure.

Buyers are being cautious when looking at farms in the current climate.

Selling a Southdown ram for $16,000 was somewhat of a "surreal experience'' for one vet.

High water temperatures could trigger a massive toxic algal bloom in Otago Harbour.

Roxburgh battlers are slowly slogging through the mess left by flash flooding last week.

Fruit will be sweeter, vines may mature earlier and there may be a longer grape season.

Beef and pork are expected to be the strongest contributors to expected global expansion.

Will Stuart hated public speaking until he got involved with merino junior judging.

Logan Dodd (9), of Tapui, says his pet sheep Blackie's behaviour set her apart.

Difficulty finding quality lucerne chaff led to a busy enterprise for Waianakarua couple.

Prices were erratic at last week's South Island wool sale in Christchurch.