Big logistics task to run dog trials
Big logistics task to run dog trials
Hakataramea is going to the dogs.
Sally Rae
Leadership award for North Otago sharemilker
Leadership award for North Otago sharemilker
A strong involvement in Young Farmers, which included helping to raise $70,000 for the Christchurch earthquake appeal, has paid off for lower order sharemilker and equity partner Greig Moore.
The hair and now: freedom in a wig
The hair and now: freedom in a wig
Wig-maker Averill Barrington has a blunt message for young women wanting hair extensions.
Silver Fern plans 'quantum leap' at Te Aroha
Silver Fern plans 'quantum leap' at Te Aroha
Silver Fern Farms has increased its presence in the beef processing sector with the purchase of a a plant in Waikato, while also announcing plans to build a high-tech beef processing plant on its nearby Te Aroha site.
No date yet for water decision
No date yet for water decision
The Environment Canterbury panel considering more than 100 applications for water, mainly for irrigation, from the upper Waitaki catchment above the Waitaki dam says it is not possible to set a date when the decision will be released.
Notification unauthorised
Notification unauthorised
"Wheels inside wheels" is how Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms describes developments over Ngai Tahu's plans to take a cornerstone shareholding in PGG Wrightson through a joint venture with Chinese companies.
Understanding own farm is crucial
Understanding own farm is crucial
When it comes to breeding Hereford cattle, Millers Flat farmer Gray Pannett has a fairly simple philosophy - "I just want to breed as good a Hereford that I can breed, that makes money for my client."
Fonterra may build new dryer in Southland
Fonterra may build new dryer in Southland
A new milk processing dryer may be built by Fonterra in Southland within the next 10 years.
Ewe and me
Ewe and me
Central Otago farmer Russell Nevill, of Moa Creek, displays his Border Leicester sheep during a recent breeders' tour in Otago.
Unique rank for kitchen queen
Unique rank for kitchen queen
Every rural community needs an Alice.
Campaigner 'appalled' at removal of chapel items
Campaigner 'appalled' at removal of chapel items
Susie Scott, who has campaigned for the retention of the altar in the Teschemakers Chapel, says she is "appalled" other items have been removed from the chapel.
More cycling, walking tracks being sought
More cycling, walking tracks being sought
The development of more cycling and walking tracks is being sought by the Oamaru Multisport Club.
Military collector supplies the army
Military collector supplies the army
On Wednesday, the New Zealand Army will roll up Murray Dempster's driveway in the quiet, rural countryside near Waimate to pick up some very important cargo.
Quake delays power discount
Quake delays power discount
Network Waitaki consumers who buy their power from Meridian Energy have experienced delays in receiving their discount.
200 for rugby celebrations
200 for rugby celebrations
More than 200 people are expected to attend the Athletic Rugby Football Club's 125th anniversary celebrations in Oamaru at Easter.
Restaurant weds themes with steampunked bride
Restaurant weds themes with steampunked bride
They're big on brides at the Star and Garter.
Genesis seeks $275 million
Genesis seeks $275 million
Genesis Energy is seeking to raise up to $275 million in a capital bonds issue to help fund the $821 million purchase of the Tekapo A and B hydro power stations.
Crash victim's name released
Crash victim's name released
The name of the Christchurch truck driver killed in a head-on collision near Hampden last week has been released.
When Babes on Bikes rolled into town
When Babes on Bikes rolled into town
When Babes on Bikes once rolled into Hanmer Springs on a twice-yearly outing, there were five police squad cars to greet them.
Goose cull cost concern
Goose cull cost concern
Who will pay for culls of Canada geese if their numbers expand, has been the question asked by North Otago Federated Farmers high country spokesman Simon Williamson.