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'Ludicrous' sign angers Wanaka residents
Wanaka residents are not happy with a new sign that invites freedom campers to stay.
Harbourmaster: Kawarau Falls Bridge jumping 'ridiculous'
Young people have drawn ire after jumping off Kawerau Falls Bridge.
Federated Farmers: Resources at capacity
Federated Farmers are being forced to prioritise resources.
Riverbridge Conservation Park wetlands a labour of love
Riverbridge Conservation Park is thriving after 20 years of hard work.
Sheepdog trials: Alzheimers South Canterbury given $2400 raised at trials
Sheepdog trials have been held in Pleasant Point to benefit Alzheimers South Canterbury.
Cavalcade participants can e-bike at Riding High to Hawea
E-bikes will be allowed at Riding High for Hawea.
DairyNZ: Winter planning a '12-month process'
It's important to plan for winter for farmers.
Alliance Group beefs up black stilts' diet
Alliance Group have a couple of most unusual clients.
Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress
Two Southland School girls have been selected to go to the US.
Charollais sheep on the rise in NZ
Charollais sheep have found a place in the competitive New Zealand market.
Temuka farmer a winner in his field
A Temuka farmer has been awarded an Australasian Syngenta Growth Award.
DairyNZ: Proposed work visa changes welcomed
There are proposed changes to the employer-assisted temporary work visa settings.
Leeston Consolidated School pupils help restore stream
Leeston Consolidated School pupils have been put to work clearing Snake Creek.
Southland disAbility Enterprises rural recycling disrupted
Southland disAbility Enterprises has suspended its bale wrap recycling.
Federated Farmers: Local champion applauded after 30 years of service
Kevin Geddes has retired from Federated Farmers after 30 years of service.
New MPI head inspires confidence in farmers
The Ministry for Primary Industries has a new boss, and farmers are thrilled.
$20 million Central Otago cherry orchards plan
Millions will be invested in Central Otago cherries thanks to My Farm Investments.
Response to children's book on farm safety positive
A new farm safe book for kids has been so well recived the author is writing another.
Rural buyers' warning: Stench and animal sex
Multiple offers for land despite makeshift sign warning of rural stench and animal sex.
Waitaki Valley raspberry grower takes delight in ripening crop
Waitaki Valley is seeing a blast of raspberries thanks to weather in the region.
Canterbury farmer tries for third shot at FMG Young Farmer of the Year
A South Canterbury dairy farmer wants another shot at the FMG young Farmer title.
Canterbury farmers: Sheep industry 'on a high'
Canterbury farmers have claimed the sheep industry is 'on a high'.
Beef and Lamb NZ: Challenge touted for board seat
Beef and Lamb NZ director Bill Wright has been challenged for his board seat.
Reforestation plan for Queenstown's for Mt Dewar
Queenstown's Mount Dewar is set for an unprecedented reforestation development.
Clinton cashmere fibre gains touted
Cashmere is proving to be a lucrative business in Clinton.
Replacement Pyramid Bridge not due until 2020
Pyramid Bridge in Gore is not likely to be replaced until 2020.
Lakeshore visit: concern cycle trail fencing will cut access
Plans to fence the trail from Lake Dunstan to the Lowburn Cutting have angered residents.
Cromwell wastewater upgrade delivers dramatic result
The upgrades to the Cromwell wastewater treatment plant are showing good progress.
Roxburgh Cherry Chaos not pipped by rain
Cherry Chaos went off without a hitch in Roxburgh, despite the weather.
Oamaru pair to attend congress in US
A Oamaru duo are heading to the US to learn about global food production.
Call for gun amnesty
Military-style semi-automatic weapons "clearly highly desirable for criminal activity".
Crowds 'stoked' with Lake Hayes A&P show
Lake Hays A&P Show brought in the big crowds in the hot sun.
Southland sharemilker ready for competitions
A Southland sharemilker is looking to make his mark on the world.