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Southland farmer accused of draining wetland
A Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation.
Calm and collected is the way at charity dog trial
"The big thing is to keep everything nice and quiet, not try and rush."
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
Tiwai smelter power could be diverted to hydrogen by 2023
An Australian mining company told MBIE it had "rapidly developing plans" for Southland.
A2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley Milk
A2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
The secret to getting cows to pee more
Cows urinate more if they have been eating plantain, a central Southland sharemilker says.
'Good mate' sells for 'crazy money' at Gore dog sale
Heading dog Bryn fetched top price of $8000 at Charlton Saleyards.
Southern seed sector set to grow
Seed Grower of the Year says seed industry is big and getting bigger.
Thieves target Riverton whitebaiters' huts
Items taken include fishing gear, vehicle batteries, gas cookers and potbelly stoves.
Direct drilling no-till system works for Grain Grower of the Year
The Horrell family has been cropping for five generations in Northern Southland.
Dry autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
Ewes carrying up to 30 per cent fewer lambs than last year on some farms.
Images of distressed animals misleading, council says
Recent publicity surrounding intensive winter grazing in Southland unhelpful council says.
Malaysian firm to convert Southland farm into forestry block
Consent given to buy a nearly 460ha sheep and beef farm in Western Southland.
Consent given for controversial Southland mega-landfill
The waste will come from all over the southern South Island.
Tractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaos
Traffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.
Freight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highway
It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.
'It's in your blood': Still working to breed better sheep
Texel stud breeder the McLeods continue their dream of breeding a better sheep.
Farming families team up to provide lamb year-round
Two Southern farming families joined forces to supply export grade lamb to NZ all year.
Feel Good Field Day focuses on health and wellbeing
Feel Good Field Day organised by Otago Southland Young Farmers members.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Record aluminium prices could see potline four at Tiwai Pt reopen
Economics of aluminium smelting are currently 'mind-blowing', analyst claims.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Stretched farmers frustrated at exemption process
Dairy workers with exemptions to enter NZ will not likely be able to get in for months.
Farmers to release 'A Howl of Protest' against ute tax, regulations
Groundswell NZ wants tractors, utes, topdressing planes & dogs at "A Howl of a Protest".
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Advocate says some farmers still slipping up with winter grazing
Angus Robson will travel to Southland to monitor winter grazing practices again this year.
Home detention after 234 stock euthanised due to serious neglect
Bevan Scott Tait pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Animal Welfare Act.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Documents reveal government offered to pay millions to Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto owns 80 per cent of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters.
Stern response to activist's winter grazing post
Winter grazing in Southland is once again in the spotlight.