Cause of Southland farm fire unknown
Fire destroyed a Southland farmhouse early yesterday.
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Omaui cat ban to be discussed
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Southern catchment groups hailed as leaders in field
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Southland farmer uses scientific approach to soil and water
Waituna farmer Ray McCrostie combined scientific tests with local knowledge.
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Southland wool classer started career early in life
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Man trapped in tractor machinery
A man became stuck in a tractor in Southland just before 12pm today.
Sheep, beef farms main Southland finalists for Ballance awards
Sheep and beef farms dominate Southland finalists for Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Water warnings in Southland over potentially toxic algae
Swimmers and dog owners told to avoid Lake Waihola and parts of Mataura River.
Sheep breeders' shift south brings rapid reward
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Racing industry eyes track closures
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DIRA meeting in Winton well attended
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Missing 3-year-old found dead in Gore pond
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Farming experience helps with new council role
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The lady in the office gets overdue win at Taihape Shears
Sheree Alabaster won at her home show for the first time since 2006
Diverse vintage machinery event about to 'Crank Up'
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Waikaia Gold to stop Southland dredging operation
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Dairy farm, dry stock sales up in Southland
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M. bovis: Southland show to judge cattle on-farm
Judging exhibitors on-farm is a first for the Southland A&P show.
Strong winds fan flames in Clutha fire
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Study on M. bovis' impact on farmers welcomed
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Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress
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Community bus pensioner's idea to beat rural isolation
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'Bucket list' match and auction bring in $100K
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Strong rural economy lifts Southland on economic scoreboard
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