So far, 1125 claims for compensation had been received by MPI.

Third emergency birth since the Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded in April.

Neil McCrostie sold Romney ram for $45,000 in 1992 - a world record price to this day.

'I have worked there for half of my life and they treat us like a number.'

The new facility would provide employment opportunities for 40 people.

Group formed as a region-wide leadership network to benefit the Southland dairy sector.

Fiordland Deer Industry Environment Group is the first in the southern region.

After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.

"The biggest thing is having our peers say we are doing a good job."

Mataura police say stock theft had caused considerable distress to the farm owners.

Eight rams had "very distinctive" orange spray paint marks on their backs.

Climate change initiated an emotive response at Southland Federated Farmers annual meeting

The Hendersons believe current sale and transport regulations are limiting their business.

James Matheson named runner-up in the Dairy Manager of the Year category

An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.

Couple to host field day on Landcorp's Kepler Farm, near Te Anau, tomorrow.

Hamish Goatley spent six weeks driving for an agricultural contractor.

Fire so intense emergency staff could not enter house even hours afterwards.

Comment: The burden of the proposed plan falls disproportionately on farmers.

Invercargill resident Corey Carston learned the importance of duck-calling at a young age.

The weather looks to be great for duck-shooting, but unpleasant for duck hunters.

''The first day was really hard but by the fourth day I was shearing by myself.''

South Island-based finalist Emma Hammond says the acknowledgement is "humbling".

''Dogs are my main focus, my tools of the trade,'' says Tain Laing

Rural Contractors New Zealand's roadshows are on this month.

Daily queries from gun owners unsure if firearms comply with Government's new legislation.

Many industries within the primary sector are facing staffing issues.

Regional winners' field day held at Southland-Otago share farmers of the year's property.

Major outbreak in North Island delays AFB test results for Southern Beekeepers group.

Demand from China accounts for 24 per cent of New Zealand's exports.