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Labour shortage hitting shearers in the South
"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."
Young Farmer of the Year regional finals set to kick off
"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."
'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for Covid
Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
Sale marks end of era for Bankhead Dorset Down Stud
Cust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.
'Gut-wrenching': Goldfields Cavalcade cancelled
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust cancel event and its 30th celebrations along with it.
'Would do anything to help': Man due to get bravery medal dies in lake
Mark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.
North Otago farm fire 'difficult' to control
Fire crews worked into the night to contain a vegetation fire on a Peebles farm on Sunday.
'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urged
MetService has issued a red warning for the area.
Highest number of paradise shelducks in decades for Otago
Highest number of paradise shelducks recorded in Otago in 32 years aerial monitoring.
Orange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South Island
Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.
'I love it': Goldfields Cavalcade rider still going strong after 30 years
77-year-old Jeanette McKay is still an avid horse rider.
'It is what it is': Dry autumn trims numbers for lamb sale
Bumper season producing healthy lambs but numbers still down at Lo-Debar Station sale.
Why Levi McCall and Sky are the pride of Waikoikoi
Pair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.
Winton wapiti sale a success
A 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.
Romneys turn tables on Texels at Abbotsford Station sale
Over 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.
'Star lot': Wapiti bull Prophecy auctioned
4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.
Surfing for Farmers returns to Kakanui
North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able to catch a break.
Fine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at risk
Lance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.
Maniototo A and P Show reduced to stadium events only
Last year Covid cancelled the Show. This year it will be staged in a pared-back form.
Clydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdle
The rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.
'Gutted': Central and North Otago A&P Shows affected by red traffic light move
Central Otago Show postponed and North Otago Show reduced to three competitive sections.
Driver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hours
Heavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.
Otago Taieri A and P Show goes on, but scaled down
Competitors split between two bubbles of 100 people each and bubbles didn't interact.
'It's pretty exciting': Mystery grapevine turns out to be rare variety
Jean Desire Feraud's legacy lives on at Monte Christo Winery more than 150 years later.
Cromwell cherry orchard's charity picking day
"Sending cherries to the country's City Missions is a no-brainer."
'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second time
It typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.
'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoats
Prof Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.
126-year-old barn given a new lease on life
Ben Lomond Barn has been used as a picturesque wedding venue.
Otago students' startup partnering with MyFarm
Online platform Split aims to provide Kiwis with access to high value, high growth assets.
McKenzie family celebrating a century on the land
Colin McKenzie's great grandfather bought a 40ha sheep farm in Waiwera South in 1875.
'Wow factor': Velvet trophy sire fetches $70,000
Stag 18314 fetched the highest price in NZ for a velvet trophy sire.