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.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.

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

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.

"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.

Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.

"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.