South Island drought support extended
Support for drought extends across the top of the South Island.
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'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.
Sheepdog trials: One bad run no discouragement at Wanaka A&P Show
Sheepdog trials: Sometimes you have a bad run - and the sheep just aren't in the mood.
Adopt a tractor mission to get collection for Wheels at Wanaka
A call for volunteer tractor drivers had gone out for Wheels at Wanaka.
Alliance Group: Farmers feeling nervous in regulatory environment
Farmers are feeling nervous about regulatory changes, say Alliance Group.
Upgraded packing facility CAJ van der Voort opening in Central Otago
A Central Otago pipfruit packing company will celebrate its upgrade tonight.
Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports
China is set to make export opportunities for beef exporters like NZ.
Homes evacuated in Central Otago after lightning strikes start fires
Fires are continuing to burn in Central Otago.
Federated Farmers manager lends a hand in Nelson fires
Federated Farmers has sent help to Nelson after the fires.
Person injured in quad bike incident
A person was seriously injured in a quad bike accident near Wedderburn yesterday morning.
Organisers prepare for the future at Wanaka A&P show
Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show are welcoming two new members to their team.
Is Otago or Southland ready for a Nelson-scale fire?
The Nelson fire has made firemen rethink state of readiness for large scale fires.
Angus Pure plans to improve on-plate eating experience
AngusPure New Zealand announced the new initiative last week.
Dairy NZ: Pasture Plus talks have daily focus
Monitoring your pasture properly is key to farming success, say experts.
Forest & Bird critical of DOC tahr control plan
Forest & Bird says DOC's new tahr control operations abandon National Parks.
Oamaru shed fire being treated as suspicious
A shed fire in Oamaru is being treated as suspicious.
Kiwi Birdlife Park building new sanctuary in Queenstown
Queenstown's Kiwi Birdlife Park is building a new home for its most precious inhabitants.
North Canterbury's Lindsay makes history
Jamie Mackay catches up with Tasman's first female entrant to reach the grand final.
Top equestrian nominated for a Norwood NZ Rural Sport award
Maurice Beatson has been selected as a finalist for the Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards.
Lake Hawea cavalcade hailed 'wonderful success'
A genuine calvacade rolled into Lake Hawea on Saturday.
Matakanui Gold continues mining exploration in Dunstan Range
A mining program in Dunstan range will hopefully be profitable for Matakanui Gold Ltd.
Call for Duthie descendants to attend reunion next year in Clydevale
Alan Duthie is hoping to bring together a family with an impressive history next year.
DoC's $12m West Coast 1080 plan
Area proposed for predator control was 500,000ha, including aerial and ground operations.
A2 Milk, Auckland Airport standout results so far
A2 Milk has stood out this financial year as an 'outperformer'.
Southland A&P Show success a team effort
The crowds came despite the threatened rain at the Southland A&P Show.
Variety on show at Strath Taieri A&P Show
The latest Strath Taieri A&P Show, held on Saturday, was a success.
Enterprising family's teamwork bears fruit in Waitaki
The Watts family have worked hard to keep Waitaki Orchards growing strong.
Warm and clear weather to continue
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
Cellphone coverage downside in South Westland
Cellphone towers are popping up in South Westland.
More entries, more attractions at Southland A&P show
Entries are up at the Southland A&P show.
Undeveloped Queenstown land taken off market again
A large piece of land in Queenstown has failed to sell for the second time.
Wanaka gardener bring success to A&P Show
One Wanaka gardener is all set to show his wares at the A&P Show.