Otago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.
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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.
Mowing tipped as Luggate scrub fire source
A scrub fire in Luggate is thought to have been started by a mower.
Central Otago 'Women in Wine' group to support female advancement in industry
A Central Otago "Women in Wine'' group will hopefully result in more women involvement.
Online tools to record wallaby sightings in Otago
A "dramatic increase'' in the number of wallaby sightings have been reported in Otago.
Explosion in fish numbers as sea warms
Expert dubs kingfish sentinels of climate change as presence in deep south grows.
Machinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha in Queenstown
A spark from a power harrow caused a large fire near Jacks Point in Queenstown.
Horse riding: Waitahuna youngster following in dad's footsteps
Lexie Nicholl, a Waitahuna youngster took part in her first competitive event yesterday.
Beef + Lamb: Exports drive red meat prices up
Red meat export receipts hit a record high for the December quarter.
Record log exports concern NZ housing processors
Record log exports last year could mean building timber shortages for domestic New Zealand
Tree cutting rights proposal criticised by Forest Owners Association
The govt's about-turn on forestry could undermine proposed billion tree planting programme
Fonterra joins domestic violence programme Shine
Fonterra is the second NZ organisation to earn a tick from Shine.
South Island Dairy Event being held in Dunedin
The 2018 South Island Dairy Event (Side) will be held in Dunedin.
Vanuatuan orchard workers plan to send tractors home
A group of Vanuatuan orchard workers are hoping to repaint two tractors and take them home