Southern entries include egg production, timber, deer and dairy farming operations.

AgResearch scientist Dr Suzanne Rowe talked about proposed changes to methane rules.

Jason Herrick says irrigation halt was a reaction to public sentiment rather than science.

"2022 is the driest year on record and March has been the driest March we've ever had."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.