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Oyster farmers back MPI's protection plan
Stewart Island marine farmers plan to lift thousands of tonnes of contaminated oysters
Temperatures plunge as snowstorms roll in
Tomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.
Stewart Island oysters to go
Oysters will be pulled from the water at Stewart Island in a bid to save the industry
Bernadette Hunt: I love working with Federated Farmers
Bernadette Hunt looks over her farming career.
Taieri man to judge dog-trial test series
Graham White will be the New Zealand judge for the dog-trial series against Australia
Ewe hoggit win means more success for Patersons
The Paterson family, from Gimmerburn, have added to their considerable farming successes
'Joint effort' to halt spread of wilding trees
Community collaboration aims to halt the spread of wilding conifers in the South Island.
New horse dung rule pleases, riles
Horse poo must be cleaned from Dunedin tracks but it can stay on paths, a new bylaw states
Pye siblings' video showcases environmental initiatives
Jonty, Bridget and Sophie Pye are proud of the projects taking shape on their farm
Ministry slammed for inaction over oysters
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice
Many advantages to winter milking
South Canterbury dairy cows remain on the milking cycle over the colder months.
Young fruit grower winner 'thrown into it'
Makikihi orchardist Ben Geaney is the 2017 Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year.
Matt Ross joins board of farmer co-operative
Matt Ross was an LIC artificial breeding technician in 1995 and now one of its directors.
Couple accuse neighbours of 'intimidating waving'
An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.
Dairy farmers' beloved herd ready for business again
Merrall MacNeille's love for his herd pays off as Holy Cow milk gets back in business.
Differing water-quality rules still an issue
ECan and ORC have different water quality approach says Nth Otago Fed Farmers president.
Fairton closure not 'the end' of town
Although he is losing his job, Terry Fisher has plenty of praise for Silver Fern Farms.
Decision to close SFF Fairton plant 'simple arithmetic'
Most workers already knew the future of the plant was uncertain.
Rural doctors 'still needed' says GP group
NZRGPN say demand to recruit rural doctors and nurses is still intense.
New beach rules cause confusion for horse treks
New rules to protect Dunedin's beaches affect horse trek operator's business.
Watch: Pups in the pub for a good cause
The Kensington Tui Club Rooms hosted supporters of Search and Rescue Dogs Otago this week.
Woman hospitalised after freak horse training incident
Woman said her head felt ''the size of 10 basketballs'' after horse accident.
No dividing rural plots on outskirts of Wanaka
Plan to develop two plots of rural land near Wanaka declined by independent commissioners.
WoolOn fashion of a world standard, judge says
WoolOn chairwoman Clair Higginson said it was the best fashion show she had been to.
Central Otago District Council to consider river report
CODC to consider economic impact study around minimum flows in the Manuherikia River.
Century Farm and Station Awards honour rural families
Awards for families who have operated and lived on the same farmland for 100 years or more
The farmer who flew in the wars
Norm Davis' life sounds like something from a film script.
Otago dairy industry urged to take care on 'Mooving Day'
Otago Regional Council calls for reducing effluent spillage during "Mooving Day".
Proud to leave Pukeuri plant 'in great heart'
Mr McLeod (66) has just ended a 46-year unbroken career at Alliance Group's Pukeuri plant.
Cream of the crop of young fruit growers
The Young Grower of the Year competition is now in its 11th year.
Watch: Stunning aurora time-lapse
Time lapse video from Otago Museum director and aurora enthusiast Dr Ian Griffin.
Poultry breeders strive for perfection
The 40th Dunedin Poultry Show took place in Dunedin over the weekend.
Watch: Alexandra hosts 4WD winch challenge
The South Island winch challenge brought drivers from across the nation to Alexandra.