Man trapped in tractor machinery
A man became stuck in a tractor in Southland just before 12pm today.
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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
Couple enjoyed being part of the Hampshire breeder community in Te Anau.
Racing industry eyes track closures
Winston Peters said New Zealanders need to be realistic about the closures.
DIRA meeting in Winton well attended
High turnout for Winton meeting a sign farmers were keen to be part of DIRA discussion.
Missing 3-year-old found dead in Gore pond
The boy was alerted missing about 9.30 last night.
Farming experience helps with new council role
Environment Southland's new catchment co-ordinator, Megan Bates, is loving her new patch.
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'
Vintage machinery enthusiasts will head to Edendale for its annual Crank Up this weekend.
Waikaia Gold to stop Southland dredging operation
The company has decided against going into a year-long fourth phase of mining.
Dairy farm, dry stock sales up in Southland
Things looking up after a reported patchy period in Southland rural real estate market.
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
Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.
Study on M. bovis' impact on farmers welcomed
Study will focus on emotional, social and psychological impacts of M. bovis on farmers.
Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress
Two Southland School girls have been selected to go to the US.
Why we built a gym on our farm
Fully equipped professional gym for 37 clients runs on Otaitai sheep and beef farm.
Community bus pensioner's idea to beat rural isolation
Bus project hopes to help pensioners affected by health issues and driving restrictions.
'Bucket list' match and auction bring in $100K
More than $100,000 has been raised for the Blair Vining Sports Foundation.
Strong rural economy lifts Southland on economic scoreboard
Strong rural economy helps Southland take first place in ASB regional economic scoreboard.
Dairy's billion-dollar importance to Otago and Southland
Report shows dairy made up about 5% of Otago's GDP and about 10% of Southland's.
Funding for major Southland aquaculture project
Southland projects to receive nearly $2million from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Organic milk at Open Country Dairy's Awarua plant
Organic milk has begun flowing at Open Country Dairy's Awarua plant, in Southland.
Harness racing corruption probe widens to Auckland
13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca
Southland's Aparima catchment improves
The Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.
M. bovis: Coming out the other side
Southland response progressing well due to strong adherence to protocols among farmers.
Breeders aim to take Southdown sheep 'to next level'
NZ breeding group focused on the future of the historic Southdown sheep.
Tulip growers fined for illegal water takes
Southland tulip business fined for unlawfully taking about 3.6 million litres of water.
Farmers share Alliance Group's success in Southland
Alliance Group's Southland performance success is being praised by farmers.
Artist looks to capture Mossburn spirit
Award-winning artist Mauricio Benega will depict Southland town in a huge new mural.
Southland student Interest in TeenAg suggests future for agriculture
TeenAg is a competition with growing interest in the South Island.
Multimillion-dollar milk plant opens
Global guests attend official opening of $240 million Mataura Valley Milk plant.
Weather, labour stalls contractors in Southland
Weather has made farming difficult for some in Southland this year.
Waiau Area School pupils given introduction to orchards
Six pupils spent two days visiting orchards and a vineyard in Central Otago.