A Oamaru duo are heading to the US to learn about global food production.

Military-style semi-automatic weapons "clearly highly desirable for criminal activity".

Lake Hays A&P Show brought in the big crowds in the hot sun.

A Southland sharemilker is looking to make his mark on the world.

Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.

Low river levels in Central Otago will help anglers in the region.

The 104th annual Lake Hayes A&P Show returns tomorrow.

Alexandra has hit sweltering heights this year, according to Niwa.

Forestry production and exports are showing positive trends in the NZ market.

Assortment of exotic taxidermied animals on display before an auction later this year.

Mycoplasma bovis had a big impact on primary industries in the last year.

A North Otago trainer has a tradition that brings him much success.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony needs expansion to keep up with numbers.

Queenstown Bay has been declared safe after elevated E. Coli levels were noted.

Labour shortages in the fruit growing industry have predicated calls for change.

Most boaties in Otago have been on their best behaviour this summer.

Fonterra's first Global Dairy Trade auction has shown a good increase.

Several Dunedin walking tracks will be given a much-needed spruce up.

Two per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.

'It hit a few of the boys pretty hard. Everyone was obviously in a bit of shock.'

The New Zealand Whisky Company looks to expand operations in Otago.

Christmas fishing is looking good in the South island for anglers.

Moleskin company Tussock Creek has been sold to a North Canterbury couple.

A ''state of the art'' aquaculture facility will receive a $2m cash injection.

Faith in humanity restored after tips from public and offers of replacements.

Wilding pines are becoming a big problem so efforts are tripling to get rid of them.

Farmers are being asked to keep grass levels down in Otago to avoid fire risks.

Queenstown's council has backed plans for a 380-room hotel complex near Arrowtown.

The commercial banks forecast slow growth this year.

Jo Scott can't imagine doing anything else with her life in Otago - except farming.