Volunteers sought for further attack on wilding pine
Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust and Environment Southland want volunteers.
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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
Regional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrants
Simon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.
Southland farmers raise concerns at water events
"It is not fair the water quality issues be blamed only on dairy farmers".
Simmental's success no surprise to Otago breeders
Warren and Steph Burgess have been breeding Simmentals for 38 years.
Southland shearer wins dream All Blacks supporter trip
"It was all a bit overwhelming and something I didn't expect" said Ash Murray.
Watch: Calf-handling video prompts farm investigation
NZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.
MP fears new water regulations could threaten farmers
Clutha-Southland MP says tighter freshwater regulations could put farmers out of business.
Mataura Valley Milk seeks investors as cashflow issues draw near
Infant formula producer Mataura Valley Milk can pay its bills for about another month.
Sheep winter grazing research project begins
Project to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".
Promising signs for future oyster seasons
Good breeding season and low parasite numbers positive signs for Foveaux Strait oysters.
Beekeeping hits the sweet spot for former office worker
Southland beekeeper Steph Munro reckons has definitely found "her calling".
Pay rise 'bittersweet' victory for Sanford workers
Employees voted unanimously to accept fishing company's pay offer.
Opinions differ on whitebait levels in Southland
Some whitebaiters are annoyed at suggestions that stocks were decreasing.
'Widespread support' for deer industry's advance parties
APs set up to help deer farmers achieve personal & business goals by farming deer well.