M bovis has been here for years, says farmer from where it all started.

A ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.

Scientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.

Affected farm and one other have been under controls since before Christmas.

Felton Road is Central Otago's most highly regarded winery for good reason.

The antitrust regulator today formally warned the Timaru-based company Vet Life.

A South Canterbury lavender grower is experiencing an early start to the season.

Rural sector business won't see any major spending increase, but there are positive signs.

Clandeboye's $240million mozzarella plant is on target for commissioning in May.

'This is my livelihood they're playing with - I've got calves running around without mums'

The Herald visits the southernmost mosque in the world.

Residents didn't want to see water 'ruined' by chemical, but testing finds E.coli next day

Southland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.

Temperatures are set to hit 30C in parts of the country this weekend as rain spreads.

The state highway north of Kaikoura reopens for the first time since last year's quake.

Competition convener said they had proven their genetics were "absolutely spot on".

Christchurch's capacity to keep its water reservoirs filled is likely to be stretched.

The Southern Canterbury A&P Show went ahead on a warm, dry day at the Waimate Showgrounds.

Deer farmers are embracing new industry standards, with many adopting ''clean zones''.

Farmlands has taken a stake in farm software company FarmIQ Systems.

Concern over government policies has driven a sharp fall in farmer confidence.

Fish & Game is praising Sanford for voluntarily withdrawing from trawling Banks Peninsula.

New Zealand's greatest sheep will be immortalised in his own Shrek-themed park.

Long grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar

The Dunedin City Council has moved rapidly to head off potential water contamination.

Queenstown residents are being invited to stroll across the two-lane Kawarau Falls Bridge.

Hundreds of extra staff are needed in Central Otago's vineyards following warm weather

Buyers are being cautious when looking at farms in the current climate.

Selling a Southdown ram for $16,000 was somewhat of a "surreal experience'' for one vet.

Roxburgh battlers are slowly slogging through the mess left by flash flooding last week.