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

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

Wild Earth Wines, near Cromwell, has had a good haul of gold medals this month.

Each year the track is closed from October 1 until early November for lambing.

ANZ Job Ads series reports regions outshine larger centres on an annual basis.

Wool harvesting workers and contractors contribute to online health and safety education.

Graham Lee admitted to charges of disturbing a riverbed and reclamation of a river bed.

An understanding farming course is building confidence in Otago.

Passengers were thrilled to get such a close-up view of the impressive sea creatures.

Further declines in beef prices have been predicted.

The A2 Milk company is set for continued expansion into its crucial Chinese market

Beleaguered Westland Milk Products has achieved a profit turnaround

Waitaki irrigators and Meridian Energy have agreed to manage water levels in Waitaki River