"When you're out on the hill, you're on your own. It's very hard to replace that freedom."

Cooper works at large-scale sheep and beef property Dome Hills Station, near Danseys Pass.

NZ Zanda McDonald Award winner lets staff choose hours and is trialling regenerative ag.

Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.

Central Otago firms question how soon five-step changes will alleviate labour shortages.

The Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust is calling on people to donate old farming equipment.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.

Mossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.

The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.

The first case of Omicron has been confirmed in Queenstown.

"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."

"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."

Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.

More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.

Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.

Cust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.

Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust cancel event and its 30th celebrations along with it.

Mark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.

Highest number of paradise shelducks recorded in Otago in 32 years aerial monitoring.

Metservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.

77-year-old Jeanette McKay is still an avid horse rider.

Bumper season producing healthy lambs but numbers still down at Lo-Debar Station sale.

Pair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.

A 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.

Over 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.

4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.

North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able to catch a break.

Lance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.

Last year Covid cancelled the Show. This year it will be staged in a pared-back form.

The rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.