The weather forecast is for rain in much of Southland today.

"They don't like asking for help," Rural Support Trust co-ordinator Lindsay Wright says.

With meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.

Groundswell NZ is pushing for a meeting without the presence of industry bodies.

Chris Dagg predicts he'll need to irrigate for at least another couple of weeks.

Water shortage direction in place until at least Monday.

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 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.

AgResearch to talk about proposed changes to methane rules and low-input sheep farming.

The pair failed to return from their hunt on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.