Mycoplasma bovis: Zero cases in Southland
Southland farming community has reached a landmark zero cases of the cattle disease.
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More than 100 people attended Gore meeting to hear about regenerative farming.
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PGF projects 'good start' to fixing shearing training gaps
$1.86m from PGF given to develop shearing training to address worker shortage.
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Good genetics key to best performance at Southland deer farm
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Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
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Chilly wintry blast: Deep snow in deep south; storm-force gales in Hawke's Bay
Parts of the South Island are waking to a chilly but stunning winter wonderland.
Widow's grief after husband killed in jet-boat crash
Bridget Speight wants more awareness concerning the dangers of alcohol and boating.
PM's announcement of $100m Southland recovery package scuppered by NZ First
The plan to announce the package was scuppered by New Zealand First at the eleventh hour.
Dangerous, monster 9m waves: Wild weather batters NZ
Hundreds without power in homes and businesses as wild weather ramps up.
Mataura urges toxic waste's immediate removal by government
Move it now, and make Rio Tinto pay later, is Mataura's message for the Government.
Winter grazing getting better in Southland
Second Environment Southland aerial compliance inspection has shown signs of improvement.
Half-century selling dogs at Gore sale
George Prouting was about 15 when he sold his first dog, Roy, for £10.
Fire crews responding to incident at Mataura ouvea site
The potentially hazardous substance is a byproduct of production at Tiwai Point smelter.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
What could smelter closure mean for rivers?
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Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Closing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - Contact
Shifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.
Life on the farm: 'I couldn't do an office job'
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Couple's flexible approach to farming paying off
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Entries open for Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials
Dog trials will be held at Southern Field Days on August 9, 10 and 11.
Covid breach lands meatworks staff in hot water
Alliance working through "employment matter" concerning Mataura plant.
Regenerative farmers enjoying greener pastures
Hamish Bielski says his farm business is already showing clear productivity gains.
Winter grazing: Positive signs seen from the air
Aerial compliance inspections reveal improvements in Southland's winter grazing practices.
Man dies after tractor rolls on Southland farm
A man was killed after the tractor he was in rolled down a steep hill.
One dead in Southland tractor incident
It is understood another person involved was transferred to hospital.
Glenaray Station: Tenure review submitters highlight access
Access at forefront of submissions on tenure review of NZ's largest high country station.
Massive Southland station could become conservation land
Glenaray Station could become conservation land - with increased public access.
Farmer group aims for 150 per cent lambing
The Hogget 150 group has nine farmer members from throughout the southern region.