Fencing industry folk from parts of the South Island converged on a North Otago landmark

NZ foods of the future have more flavour and texture, but also boost our brain functions.

Scientists concerned about ''tropicalisation'' of oceans, due to sea temperature rise.

Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire on a hillside in Alexandra.

A Crank Up Day held in Geraldine showed the public some museum exhibits in action.

Westland Milk Products is on track to achieve its target of $78million in savings

Catlins farmers Carey and Tracey Hancox have diversified their busy farming operation

Nathan Stratford wins Pleasant Point Gymkhana Shears Open final in South Canterbury.

The worst appears to be over for wool prices but prices are still very low

Cyanobacteria phormidium poses health risk to humans and could be fatal to dogs if eaten.

The Invercargill gun faced an experienced field in Saturday's five-man final.

Misinformation is preventing South Canterbury farmers from selling their bulls.

South Canterbury Rural Support Trust says "Step out of your gumboots and into theirs.''

"We had a good crowd and terrific weather,'' organising committee chief executive said.

Report predicted Central Otago would be warmer with more extremes.

Warbirds over Wanaka has secured another vintage aeroplane for 2018 international airshow.

Presence of the potentially toxic alga Phormidium has been confirmed in the Cardrona River

Police believe trophy antlers and heads found at a Dunedin property may have been stolen.

Sweltering temperatures, floods and storms could be Central Otago's future.

Waitaki District Council's new chief executive orders review of Oamaru harbour.

Visitors thronged the Palmerston Saleyards for the East Otago Field Days.

Kathryn McRae "one of those strange people" who gets excited about parasites and lungs.

The Scott family of Waikouaiti have preserved and enhanced their land for generations.

Driver said he braked hard to avoid hitting the birds.

The Otago Regional Council has received a mixed report card for freshwater management

Forestry owners wait to hear whether Winston Peters protectionist agenda becomes reality.

Central Otago's primary sector is to be  promoted to Chinese local government leaders

The Otago Regional Council has been criticised for not having a ''big picture'' strategy

The Productive Commission's inquiry into moving NZ to a low-emissions economy is important

A dead wallaby found near Balclutha last week was probably dumped, says ORC