Fewer lambs in wake of dry autumn
B+LNZ report shows number of lambs tailed in spring 2019 fell by 2.4 per cent.
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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.
Government support for Southland farmers
Damien O'Connor announces Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project.
Bluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthday
The Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.
Mussel farms near Rakiura win consent
Environment Southland granted consent for three mussel farms near Rakiura-Stewart Island.
Picking season looms for Southland's only blueberry farm
Otautau's Blueberry Country farm is gearing up for another season of hand-picked fun.
Report shows farm sales down by 9 per cent
Decline was most marked in dairy farms sold across the 12 months
Health warning after livestock droppings found in Southland rivers
Fighting faecal pollution in Southland rivers won't be a quick fix, but work has started.
Glenaray Station tenure review open for reaction
Glenaray, NZ's largest high country pastoral lease,is seen as internationally significant.
Volunteers sought for further attack on wilding pine
Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust and Environment Southland want volunteers.
Catch crops absorption of nitrogen studied
Study taking place on several farms in Canterbury and Southland.
Farm worker fined, warned over ill-treating 90 heifers
Man sentenced to $4000 and ordered to pay vet costs of $784.05.
Shearing: Brett Roberts gets his share at Ashburton
Roberts 7th different winner in first 8 open finals of 2019/20 NZ shearing sports season.
Freshwater reforms could have $6b impact - DairyNZ
DairyNZ economic modelling shows Southland could be one of the hardest hit regions.
Ag Proud brings inspirational speaker to Southland
Ag Proud-organised mental health seminars hosted by Lance Burdett for the whole community.
Doing the simple things well paying off for Otago farmer
James Edgar's entire operation at Wilden View farm in Moa Flat is a no-frills concept.
Court appearance after death of eight-year-old boy in Southland
The person charged with murder over the death of an eight-year-old has appeared in court.
Youth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boy
A homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.
Southland tulips in bloom for open day
It was the only chance of the year for the public to get close to the flowers.
Child found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.
S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector
Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.
Fire crews at second incident at a Fonterra plant
Fire crews are at an incident at a Fonterra plant in Southland this morning.
Southern beef herd growing the fastest
Otago and Southland seen a lift in beef cattle numbers but drop in breeding ewe numbers.
Rugby jerseys to fill stadium to remember Blair Vining
Farewell of cancer campaigner Blair Vining will be a sea of colourful rugby jerseys.
Blair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battle
His death comes after a fight like no other.
Southland MP Hamish Walker lends a lambing hand
Hamish Walker came to the rescue after spying a bleeding ewe on its side as he drove by.
Bad weather affects hogget lambing in Southland
Recent wet and windy weather meant farmers had ''high losses''.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Gore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmers
About 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots