Waipahi farmer said it had been a dream of his for years.

The fourth annual Central Otago young winemakers competition will be held today.

Jobs in Southland are on the rise.

A meeting to discuss impact of mycoplasma bovis has raised some tough questions for MPI.

MPI response director Geoff Gwyn has fronted a meeting about mycoplasma bovis.

Research into the use of Vapormate is underway at Plant and Food Research's Clyde base.

Maori star lore, the winter solstice and water were discussed at the Biodynamic forum.

The Deer Technology Expo has showcased new innovations for the industry.

Prices are up and bull breeders are happy following a successful selling season.

NZSKI has fired back at claims work at the Remarkables has destroyed a protected wetland.

Two familiar faces will battle it out at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.

The Gangster Goats will compete at the AgriKids NZ competition that begins tomorrow.

Two former Aucklanders have no regrets tackling a cherry orchard in Central Otago.

COMMENT: Women play a critical role in a healthy rural lifestyle in the South Island.

She is a nurse, he is a herd manager on a Taieri dairy farm and has a commerce degree.

Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

A Dunedin knight is supporting action against a proposed Remarkables skifield extension.

The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.

The man has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch District Court today.

New areas of conservation land being reassessed for access for Waro operations.

Nearly $30,000 stock taken in "the biggest rustling in some time".

Hundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.

The New Zealand Whisky Company's plans to develop a $3 million distillery fall through.

Overseas investment rules in New Zealand's forests are changing.

A group of 20 farmers started Generation Next last week with support from Beef + Lamb NZ.

Red Meat Profit Partnership is offering funding to farmers in the form of action groups.

The mohair and alpaca fleeces entered at Golden Fleeces were or remarkable quality.

Clinton Lions Club annual feed auction will raise funds to Ranui House, in Christchurch.

AgResearch's Invermay farm won two Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Tom Mulholland will speak at Forestry Industry Safety Council (FISC) workshops in July.