O'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.

Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.

Independent committee believes Southern Lamb Investments' offer undervalued Blue Sky.

The fire has spread through more than 1300 hectares.

Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.

The man died of his injuries at the scene.

Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.

Wetland used by generations as a giant food basket and mahika kai site.

Luisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.

Council revises an irrigation ban in the province after an outcry from local farmers.

Southland dairy farmers have hit out at the decision to cut their irrigation takes.

He blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.

Some farmers won't have to test for bovine tuberculosis before moving stock off-farm.

Fire crews have isolated part of the building.

Mike Solari still "very happy" with result, despite not winning a Guinness World Record.

Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.

Environment Southland Staff will also be assessing paddocks from the roadside.

The town has been nearly completely cut off since February 9.

Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.

The championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.

Mossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.

The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.

"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."

"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."

Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.

The murky future of the aluminium smelter got murkier yesterday.

The smelter was expected to close in 2024.