If you see a wallaby running towards you and it's not carrying a rugby ball, ring the ORC.

Wires securing the pole were cut in what the trust says was the work of an ''extremist''.

Government scientists plan to keep the invasive lake weeds out of Lake Wakatipu.

Family and fishing were to the fore at Kaka Point in the weekend

This year's harvest is ripening slowly in Waitaki Valley's vineyards.

Dedicated ploughers will be eyeing up a place on the national stage

Southland is hosting the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in February

Robin McKenzie ran his first dog at the Warepa Collie Club's sheep dog trials aged 14.

A Wanaka developer was granted consent to relocate a historic woolshed on his property.

A new animal-testing clinic in Dunedin has sparked protests.

Suggested minimum flows for the Manuherikia River would threaten farming, say experts.

Wool now New Zealand's 17th-most valuable commodity export

Resource consent hearing in Wanaka this week.

Kelso dairy farmer Marloes Levelink took part in Fonterra's farmer volunteer scheme

Central Otago's export apricot crop has been confirmed as 20% down on last year

New wine festival in Cromwell ''had merit'', but was ''not viable at this time''.

Tree hut has one of the best views in Queenstown, cheap rent - but no permission.

On Sunday, Clutha locals will be able to show off their biggest and ugliest pumpkins

Whisky Company has been considering the distillery (in Oamaru or Dunedin), for some time

Herbert man Wayne Richardson has missed the deadline to reduce his wandering flock

Clutha Valley family horrified after friendly deer shot dead next to their house

Winner inspired to be surrounded by an ''exceptional'' group of farmers

"Fantastic'' response to recruitment day

African-themed creation steals the show at the Great Easter Bunny Hunt

Study suggests zoning scheme based on the landscape's ability to absorb new development

Current leaseholders say sale to US TV presenter Matt Lauer will benefit New Zealanders

Man sentenced for taking 31 spiny rock lobster from a marine reserve.

Tourists were interested in farming and shopping, rather than the usual tourist sights

Volume and intensity of rain is expected to cause flooding issues throughout Dunedin.

Residents should clear gutters and drains as up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour.