Call for fast no-swim warnings at Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes has shown high E. Coli readings, calling for a no swim rule.
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Horses lead the way at East Otago Show
Horses brought in the crowds at the East Otago Show.
QEII National Trust covenanters gather in Central Otago
The QEII National Trust has one proud staff member.
New Golden Shears judge 'honoured to be asked'
The Golden Shears has a new judge who is keen to get started.
Want to sell NZ wine in Asia? You'll need an influencer
Social media influencers are selling New Zealand wine to Asia's elite over the internet.
Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.
How climate change is affecting NZ's largest wine region
Climate change now poses a significant threat to this country's wine industry.
Watch: Actions of truck driver with flaming trailer praised
A firefighter has praised the quick-thinking actions of a Summerland truck driver.
Watch: Bus passengers witness horror truck fire
The driver managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road while it was on fire.
Council's climate change stance 'not embarrassing'
West Coast Regional Council asked for scientific evidence to prove climate change is real.
Green light for Wooing Tree development
Cromwell's Wooing Tree vineyard will become a residential subdivision.
Lake Hayes water warning in place
Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.
Environment Court adjourns on Lindis appeal
The Environment Court will be looking at irrigation from the Lindis River.
Milton woolhandler aiming to go 'all out' at champs
Otago Shearing and Woolhandling Championships are coming to Balclutha.
Opinion: Rivers rise and fall but fishing fine
Central Otago waterways are looking good for fishing at the moment.
Tragic death of child in pond: 'We saw the wee boy run past the house'
Review after three-year-old boy found dead in Gore wastewater treatment pond.
Racing industry eyes track closures
Winston Peters said New Zealanders need to be realistic about the closures.
Fewer sheep on sale at Hawarden Ewe Fair
Sheep numbers down, but there was still keen interest in bidding at Hawarden Ewe Fair.
Southland teen most likely stabbed by stingray
A Southland teenager is believed to have been stabbed by a stingray at Oreti Beach.
High-risk species found on boat in Fiordland
Suspected Mediterranean Fan Worm found on boat with expired Clean Vessel Pass.
Four-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermen
A helicopter will continue searching by air.
Fire crews battle Culverden scrub fire
Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.
Firefighters 'mop up' after blaze at South Otago dairy farm
Officials had not yet determined the cause of the fire.
Strong winds fan flames in Clutha fire
Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.
Otago Peninsula farming couple celebrate 60 years of bliss
An Otago couple have discovered the secret to a long and happy marriage.
You pay if stupidity triggers rescue, says harbourmaster
Harbourmaster Marty Black hit out at people not fronting up after being rescued.
Lamb prices healthy but falling
Lamb prices are currently falling, according to the market.
Hardy Perendales sheep of choice for Gore breeder
One sheep breeder doesn't regret choosing Perendales for her farm.
Mystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?
"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.
Opinion: Cicadas and trout fishing show different approach often needed
Cicadas can send trout into a feeding frenzy so keep that in mind when fishing.
Pipe realignment in Oamaru an option to save trees
King George Park may become home to a pipeline to save nine sycamore trees on the harbour.