Need to enshrine horse heritage
Need to enshrine horse heritage
Department of Conservation policies need to ensure that high country horse heritage is remembered, fostered and supported, horse-trekking enthusiasts say.
Sally Rae
Lamb numbers down 2 million
Lamb numbers down 2 million
Widespread drought last season will mean an estimated two million fewer lambs this spring.
'Terrific' response from deer farmers over Invermay
'Terrific' response from deer farmers over Invermay
Former Invermay director Jock Allison says there has been a ''terrific'' response from deer farmers after a call for them to support the retention of Invermay's deer research programme.
Excellent pub, and community
Excellent pub, and community
For 127 years, the Chatto Creek Tavern has been a focal point in its rural Central Otago community.
`The Duke' proved a good gamble
`The Duke' proved a good gamble
When Jayne Shirley found herself polishing glasses on New Year's Eve, she made the comment to her husband, ''What have we done?''
Invermay involved in funded research projects
Invermay involved in funded research projects
Invermay researchers are involved in two of six projects being led by AgResearch which have attracted government funding.
Milk price forecast revised up 90c
Milk price forecast revised up 90c
Westpac has revised its 2013-14 milk price forecast up 90c to $8.30kg ms, saying world milk prices ''continue to defy gravity''.
Dunedin 'baby entrepreneur' has global dream
Dunedin 'baby entrepreneur' has global dream
Emily Sutton describes herself as ''just a baby entrepreneur''.
Dairy driving terms of trade higher
Dairy driving terms of trade higher
New Zealand's terms of trade are expected to hit a 40-year high later this year thanks to surging world dairy prices.
Dunedin design wins
Dunedin design wins
A Dunedin-designed bike case has won an award for best accessory at an international cycling trade show in Germany.
Young and dedicated saver shares money tips
Young and dedicated saver shares money tips
New Zealand's second Money Week is being held from September 1-7. It aims to encourage New Zealanders to ''start a conversation'' about their money and take some action. Business reporter Sally Rae...
Yachting eatery succeeds
Yachting eatery succeeds
Silver Fern Farms is already reaping the benefits of its involvement with the Waiheke Island Yacht Club in San Francisco.
Brandenburg still turns up
Brandenburg still turns up
Cases of sheep-aborting disease Salmonella Brandenburg in the South this year appear to be ''nothing out of the ordinary'', South Otago vet John Smart says.
Fundamentals still right: farm leader
Fundamentals still right: farm leader
It may have been a ''hellishly tough month'' for Fonterra but the co-operative's forecast milk price underlines that the fundamentals of the New Zealand dairy industry remain strong, Federated Farmers dairy chairman Willy Leferink says.
Farmers urged to back Invermay deer work
Farmers urged to back Invermay deer work
Deer farmers throughout New Zealand are being urged to support the retention of Invermay's deer research programme.
Better outlook for Cottonsoft
Better outlook for Cottonsoft
Cottonsoft is on a roll.
Labour of love becomes business
Labour of love becomes business
When Trudie Scott-Walker sees photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge or Kim Kardashian, she has more reason than most to inspect them closely.
Fonterra ups forecast milk price 30c to $7.80
Fonterra ups forecast milk price 30c to $7.80
Fonterra has bumped up its forecast milk price for 2013-14 another 30c to $7.80 per kg of milk solids, citing continuing strong international prices for dairy.
Food safety forum in city
Food safety forum in city
Dunedin is the venue for an international food safety conference in November - the first time it has been held outside Beijing.
Designer plans to keep it all right here
Designer plans to keep it all right here
Narelle Stewart has some big plans for her Dunedin-based clothing and costume business.