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Fonterra focus on a2 remains in Waikato for now
Fonterra's partnership with a2 Milk Company unlikely to impact dairy farmers in the South.
Fire chief collapses during ambulance training, flown to hospital
The Upper Rakaia fire chief has been airlifted to hospital after collapsing.
Franz Josef flood funding would set precedent - O'Connor
West Coast-Tasman MP O'Connor says the cost to shift township could be "astronomical".
Westland clean-up: Rubbish being retrieved, bridge repairs underway
Power restored to Haast, as storm clean-up expected to take weeks.
Boaties urged to report sightings of entangled whale
The man who filmed the humpback whale says it was a "distressing" sight.
1080 drop wiped out 90pc of deer on Molesworth block
A bungled 1080 drop on a Molesworth Station block accidentally killed 90 per cent of deer.
Live: Wild weather moves north after washing out bridge, roads, cutting power
The Waiho Bridge has been destroyed as a major autumn storm edges north.
Stranded tourists' plans up in air after West Coast deluge
About 450 tourists were kept in Franz Josef overnight due to dangerous road conditions.
Quad-bike tragedy: 2 dead, group had no permission for trip in 'dangerous country'
'They didn't ask permission and we knew nothing about it,' says station owner.
Manuherikea River's low flows would surprise many, officer says
Manuherikea River levels are being assessed by experts.
Cromwell Racecourse $150K irrigation funding bid should be deferred: officer
Irrigation for funding at Cromwell Racecourse to be deferred.
Spirits high at Peter Lyon Shearing reunion
Peter Lyon Shearing celebrated a reunion in Alexandra.
Sweet venture The Honey Shop opens in Allanton
A new honey shop has been a hive of activity since opening in Dunedin this year.
Gumboot throwing: Fowler puts his sole into competition
A Dunedin gumboot throwing champ has seen success at the NZ Rural Games.
Rabobank head strongly linked with land, South
Rabobank New Zealand chief executive Todd Charteris has strong farming roots.
Pike River: Bernie Monk denies split from group
Pike River families spokesman Bernie Monk denies splitting from group.
Opinion: Riches mean choosing where to go the hardest call
If conditions remain settled, autumn can provide some of the best fishing of the season.
Opinion: When country comes to town at the A&P Show
Country has been to town at the recent A&P Shows - and the shows get bigger.
Three southerners among forest win Nga Karahipi Uru Rakau scholarships
Three Southern tertiary students have won an inaugural forestry scholarship.
North Otago farmers enlist help to find source of phosphate in water
Noslam asks hydrologists to find source of Waiareka Creek catchment's phosphate levels.
Praise for Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club's new premises
Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club has opened brand new premises.
ApiNZ: Bee health still priority despite vote outcome
Apiculture New Zealand will continue to focus on bee health for future direction.
Ettrick packhouse upgrades technology but retains staff
Ettrick packhouse has had a technology upgrade.
Rangiora High School pupil 'stunned' after winning FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year
A Rangiora High School student has won FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.
Angus leader learns from GenAngus Future Leaders conference
Farming is not just about profit say future angus leaders at a recent conference.
Wapiti Stud owner: Selecting deer for resistance vital
Selecting the right deer vital to success says Tikana Wapiti Stud owner Dave Lawrence.
Angus cow with calf takes supreme title at Wanaka A&P Show
An angus cow has been judged Mainland Minerals' Supreme Beef Breed at Wanaka A&P Show.
Woolhandling: Karauria adds national award to achievements
Pagan Karauria is making a name for herself in the woolhandling world.
Alexandra Blossom festival in 'very sound financial position'
The Alexandra Blossom Festival has reported a record operating surplus for the 2018 event.
South Island drought support extended
Support for drought extends across the top of the South Island.
'We'll get through it' - farming after Tasman fires
Simon Vincent's Wakefield farm was perilously close to the Tasman fires.
South Westland fishing videos attracting boaties to town
An influx of boaties in South Westland have been inspired by fishing videos.
Lake Hawea residents use wastewater plant to fight development
Lake Hawea residents are trying to fight a proposed 400-lot special housing area.