Maintenance affects Bluff's South Port
South Port at Bluff is predicting a 10% downturn in revenue.
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St Bathans historic hideaway still calls artist back
A historic cottage in St Bathans still attracts attention from tourists.
Farmer opens paddock next to Roys Peak car park
The view from Roys Peak is becoming dangerous for tourists, due to lack of parks.
Five sea lions die in squid nets
Conservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die
Tractor sales on the rise in the South Island
Farm machinery sales had a good year in 2018 throughout the South Island.
Southland farmers 'M. bovis' veterans, now advocates for Nait
Nait should be a priority for every farmer, say Southland farming advocates.
Job losses for VetEnt Tb testers in Canterbury
VetEnt Tb testers in Canterbury are facing job loss due to a lost contract.
Kiwi Free Range poultry farm at full capacity in Ashburton
A new poultry farm in Ashburton has already hit full capacity.
Port of Tauranga growth not reflected in earnings - Broker
Port of Tauranga earnings are thought to be higher than estimated.
Extraordinary season for hay baleage contractors in Central Otago, Wanaka
Hay baleage has had a fantastic season in Central Otago and Southland.
Potential of deer milk-derived cosmetics excites developer
Deer milk has great potential to be the next big thing, say producers.
Telford job losses revealed to staff
Staff at the agricultural training institute near Balclutha told who no longer has a job.
Trophy winners true wool advocates at Gore A&P Show
Wool is the way of the future, says a winning wool advocate in Gore.
New career opportunities at Farmers Conference
AGMARDT New Zealand Farmers Conference: Time for farmers to embrace the future.
NZ Young Farmers: Every point counts, fencing winner says
New Zealand Young Farmers have had young people lined up for multiple competitions.
New president continues family links to Kaikoura A&P Show
This year's Kaikoura A&P Show president came across funny family history connection.
Potato season in good heart across South Canterbury region
Potato harvests are likely to be strong this season.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Nelson councillor details harrowing reality of horror blaze
"It's no exaggeration to say that today Nelson felt like it was under attack."
Tasman fire may force M. bovis herds to move
MPI said it is ready to move herds if needed, but in meantime properties under quarantine.
All go for Martha mine project in Waihi
Oceana Gold has received the green light for the Martha project in Waihi.
Fonterra's global dairy price lift best in two years
Fonterra milk prices are at the best in two years.
No bull - review to start following rodeo incident
Rodeo Cowboys Association to launch review after bull rampaged through Outram Rodeo.
Nelson fire: At least two more days of 'very hard firefighting'
Overnight, some residents of Wakefield have been evacuated.
Moment blaze began: 'Get the helicopters - and lots of them'
At 2.13pm Scott then phoned 111, then he took the first photo of the fire.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Screams from crowd as runaway bull escapes from rodeo
A bull bashed its way through a fence and narrowly missed several spectators.
Invercargill man publishes first western novel in the US
An Invercargill man has published a novel in the US.
Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruin' Central Otago
Doc are being accused of ignoring damage to Central Otago caused by Buster diggings.
Youth on show at Outram rodeo
Outram rodeo has displayed some impressive young talent so far this year.
Bluff Oyster festival sellout expected
The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival looks like it will be popular this year.
Mt Difficulty consent allows for 80-seat restaurant
Mt Difficulty has been granted funding for an extension.