Tractor driver 'erratic' before getting caught
He blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.
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.
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
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.
Ideas flowed at the Mid Oreti Catchment Group's planning meeting last week.
Report says Southland has "significant vulnerability" due to lack of halal slaughtermen.
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.
"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."
Kirstin Deuss led a long-term field study on soil and catchment hydrology in Southland.
Floyd Haare is the fifth open-final winner from Southland this season
Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the auction in Gore.
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
A record price for Netherdale Red Deer Stud which was holding its 35th sale.
Kaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.
"Perhaps property purchases are the panacea for postponed travel propositions."
Dunedin-based environmental management consultant broke her neck in two places in October.
Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.
High commodity prices were fuelling ram sales but buyers continued to "look for quality".
Station manager Simon Wright reckons venison prices will "bounce back".