Southland farmer says 200 extra dairy workers a 'token gesture'
"Not enough to alleviate pressure" - Southland Feds sharemilker chairman Jason Herrick.
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Southland facing $7.5m shortage from NZTA, could force bridge closure
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency decision has Southland council facing a $7.5m shortfall.
Foveaux Strait oysters: Results of parasite testing to be shared in meetings
Community meetings to be held in Southland this week as part of the biosecurity response.
Worker shortage fears for dairy industry
Southland farmer's letter to Govt details a major shortage of experienced staff.
Whanganui huntaway duo supreme at national dog trials
Representatives from the Wanganui Centre shone in the huntaway competition.
Dog trials: Matt Clark sticks with Syd through thick and thin
Huntaway Syd has been in the wars, with a leg rebuilt and an eye removed.
'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after flooding
The drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.
Canterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closed
Rain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.
Farmer group wants halt to mapping private land
Groundswell NZ wants landowners to refuse access to public agencies taking surveys.
Families honoured at NZ Century Farm Awards
Among the recipient families were seven who received their 150-year awards.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
Dog trials: Hard yards moving sheep in windy weather
"The dogs can't hear the exact whistles and that is because of the wind."
New programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skills
Up to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.
Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Dog trials: Results from day one
South Island and NZ Championship sheep dog trials on at Greenvale, near Gore.
Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns
Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand's national southern tour took place last week.
'Bucket list moment': Pair finally win at North Island dog trials
Grant Plaisted & Mike Evans travelled to NI champs for years, but never won - until now.
Shannon Flett addicted to the thrill of dog trialling
Shannon Flett has been dog trialling since 1997.
Dog trials: Camaraderie keeps Hunter coming back
Scott Hunter also relishes a bit of competition "against the father-in-law".
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Plenty of spilt milk after tanker crashes in Southland
A police officer at the scene said the driver had been taken to hospital with a hurt knee.
Tractor trek raises thousands for Southland Charity Hospital
Group of Southland men went from Invercargill to Christchurch and back in two days.
Tiwai Point eyed up for eco-friendly hydrogen production
The smelter is due to close in just over three years at a cost of 1000 jobs.
Farmer's letter beginning of 60-year love story
Ethel and John Johnston first met on a boat to Australia in 1960.
Tiwai Point smelter clean-up cost rising
Smelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.
Tangaroa Walker on Farm4Life and making a difference
Tangaroa Walker launched Farm4Life "to try & give a bit of light to the farming industry".
Winter grazing guide released
MPI, MfE, councils and industry developed online tool to help improve practices.
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club's centennial held in central Southland earlier this month.
Mercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South Island
Otago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.
Massive dairy operation goes into receivership
VLG founded by Aad and Wilma van Leeuwen and includes world's largest robotic dairy barn.
Dairy farmer on road to recovery after head injury, depression
Gary Sunshine-Tervit credits his "amazing" wife for helping him tackle his mental health.
Southland farmer fined $30k for employment law breaches
Employment Relations Authority said farmer was "wilfully blind" to his obligations.
South Island ploughmen off to Russia after winning NZ Champs
Ian Woolley and Bob Mehrtens are set to represent the nation in Russia next year.