Send away stock, farmers advised
How southern farmers are dealing with the continuing dry weather.
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Farmers losing millions in drought
Despite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.
Getting to know Bill English, down on the farm in Dipton
Claire Trevett found there's more to English than suits when she spent a day on his farm.
Farmers: Start retirement early - experts
Don't retire too late, says Rhodes Donald, from Polson Higgs Wealth Management.
'Eyesore': Albert Town signs provoke ridicule on Facebook
Three signs in Albert Town, Otago, have prompted an outburst on social media.
Otago anglers call for bag limit reduction
A variety of issues were put to Otago Fish and Game officers by local anglers on Wednesday
Still dry on Otago farms despite rain
"Farmers are understandably concerned about the wellbeing of their stock."
Fears over lack of fire risk reduction in Cromwell
A Cromwell neighbourhood is concerned about fire risk in a reserve below their properties.
Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations
Dunedin Fire: Burnside business owners review fire damage
A Dunedin waste disposal business owner lost most of his property in the Burnside fire.
Southland, Otago farmers offered drought relief
Drought-stricken farmers in Southland and Otago latest to be offered relief payments.
Cyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closure
Heavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.
Otago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.
Remembering rain will come
Searing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.
Long-term effects of drought on farmers considered
The public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.
Stinky super corpse flower open soon at Dunedin Botanic Gardens
A rare corpse plant is set to bloom at Dunedin Botanic Gardens soon.
Police hunt offenders after cattle stolen
Police believe those responsible had knowledge of the rural section.
Synlait milk price forecast stays at $6.50
Synlait has reaffirmed its $6.50 milk price for the current 2017-18 season.
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.
Drought declared in Southland, parts of Otago
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor announces a further extension of drought conditions
Positive freedom camping initiatives sought in Queenstown
Public input on ways to deal with the challenges posed by freedom campers is being sought.
Alexandra subdivision consent declined by Central Otago District Council
A subdivision planned at the site of the William Hill Winery is not allowed to go ahead.
Residents told to conserve water with soaring temperatures
Christchurch city council has asked residents to conserve water after soaring temperatures
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
Salmon die after vandals attack Dunedin hatchery
Two hundred fish worth nearly $30,000 die after aerators turned off by vandals.
Illegal spotlighters shoot near campers
Police need help finding a group of illegal spotlighters who fired shots near campers.
Heatwave in Otago, Southland prompts health warning
A predicted heatwave has public health officials warning people in Otago and Southland.
Queenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heat
Wanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.
Majority of freedom camping fines unpaid in Waitaki District
Many freedom campers in the Waitaki District are not paying their fines.
Queenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river
Queenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.
Wrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in Maheno
A fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.
Machinery cause of second Jacks Point fire in Queenstown
Fire crews yesterday scrambled to the second grass fire at Jacks Point in five days.
$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campers
Breaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.