24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
"With workers being paid per kilo, there's an incentive to fill buckets."
Former city girl has no regrets about choosing a career in the rural sector.
Kaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.
"Perhaps property purchases are the panacea for postponed travel propositions."
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
Dunedin-based environmental management consultant broke her neck in two places in October.
The shed has been the target of repeated acts of vandalism.
He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.
The Paulin family has been a stalwart of the orchard industry for generations.
The only other time the show had been cancelled was during World War 2.
Landowners will have to foot the bill if ORC has to deal with their rabbit problems.
It's Graeme and Estelle Blanchard's final season at Monte Christo Raspberries and Cafe.
The Winmill family is giving cropping and cattle finishing a go in the Maniototo.
A big South Otago annual ram sale is set to celebrate its 21st next week.
Transport, social events, flexible working hours and bonuses are all on offer.
Eight southern clubs have pulled the pin on the season so far.
A police spokeswoman said there were no reported injuries to the driver.
Pest Free Pisa Moorings has eradicated an estimated 90 per cent of the pest population.
John Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Bidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
"It's definitely not an ideal situation. But we're not living in normal times."
Steve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.
Neither drizzle nor the pandemic could dampen spirits at the South Otago A&P Show.
The fight centers around a caveat on the title of the property.
Orchardists are quite confident they will have enough workers to pick the crop.
"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.
Josh and Ellie Adam have ventured into producing free-range eggs and clover honey.