Rio Tinto blasted by Environment Minister David Parker
Minister says company has 'outrageously' attempted to avoid cleaning up its own mess.
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Floods add to tough times for Mataura contract milkers
"We will finish with contract milking for the time being" says Kelly Macvey.
Southland floods: Farmer's rugby team mates pitch in
By last Tuesday afternoon, Mike Henderson's farm was underwater.
'Farmy Army' helps flood-affected Southland farmers
Volunteers spent the weekend visiting farms that experienced damage from floods.
Floods: Southland and Otago farmers waiting to count cost
Flooding left hundreds of farms underwater and resulted in lost livestock, ruined crops.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
Waterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge cost
Total costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.
Southland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents say
Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.
Live: Southland flooding - Gore residents allowed back
Southland begins to enter recovery mode from a massive flooding event.
Flooding impact severe for over 100 dairy farms
Milk unable to be collected and effluent management systems impacted says DairyNZ.
Fears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stash
The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.
Live: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under water
Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.
'Very afraid and freezing cold': Tourists thought they'd die in West Coast floods
'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'
Bankers spruik Tiwai, as analysts predict smelter will be sold
Rio Tinto would be better off paying someone $200m to take Tiwai Pt smelter off it.
Incredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers stranded
Video footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.
Minister considers Glenaray Station submissions
Glenaray has been farmed by the Pinckney family for five generations.
Shocking photos reveal destruction of wetlands
New Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.
Farm find leads to new healthcare export industry
Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.
Weather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South Island
MetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.
Southlander letting go of farm owned by family for a century
"I shouldn't be selling it ...family farms are the backbone of New Zealand".
A perfect day for all who like 'farm stuff'
Thousands turn up to three-day event hosted by the Edendale Vintage Machinery Club.
Perendale ram tops Gore fair at $15,500
Ram had "X-factor" with heaviest fleece that was very white and had plenty of style.
Contractors catch-up after wet weather
"It was diabolical for the amount of rain we had and everything just got water-logged".
Attractions aplenty at Winton A and P Show
Crowds enjoyed terrier racing, sheep shearing and petting zoo on a sunny Southland day.
Netballer among shearing contestants at Winton Show
Southern Steel team member Abby Erwood took part in the novice shearing event.
DoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 years
Pigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.
Taranaki teen wins national award for show ring skills
Lara Honeyfield wins Holstein Friesian NZ Paramount Cup.
Fewer lambs in wake of dry autumn
B+LNZ report shows number of lambs tailed in spring 2019 fell by 2.4 per cent.
Housing boost for urban confidence
Most parts of New Zealand more confident, especially the big cities.
'Sheer weight' of multiple issues taking toll on farmers
Beef + Lamb NZ report says South Island farmers' mental health is under stress.
From novice to award-winning dairy farmer
Dairy farmer Jess Moore was horrified when she found out she had to work on Christmas day.
Emissions profile sparks cow debate in Southland
Agricultural-related emissions were found to be the largest emission source for Southland.
Money does grow on trees: The success of Dunedin's forest
City Forests is now well into logging its third generation of forests.