Sally Rae

Fashion designer early to catch on to versatility of wool

Young knitwear designer Lucy Girvan is passionate about promoting the qualities of wool. PHOTO:...

Fashion designer early to catch on to versatility of wool

An upbringing on a Maniototo farm is influencing Lucy Girvan’s fashion design career, which has been inspired by her family’s homegrown fibre.

Freight transport company goes into liquidation

Another company owned by South Island businessman Malcolm Burns is in liquidation - this time owing more than $893,000.

Third company goes into liquidation

Another company owned by Otago businessman Malcolm Burns is in liquidation, this time owing more than $893,000.

High-quality nominations received

Otago Daily Times and Rural Life 2023 Rural Champion Myfanwy Alexander addresses a celebration at...

High-quality nominations received

"Epiytomises resilience, innovation, sustainable farming and robust community engagement."

Five percent decline forecast for food, fibre sector

Meat exports surged 10%, led by beef, which partially offset the November decline in dairy...

Five percent decline forecast for food, fibre sector

Food and fibre sector export revenue is forecast to be $54.6 billion in the year to June — the second-highest result on record, but 5% down on the previous year.

Next Rural Champion to be chosen

This spring’s national lamb crop is forecast to be 22.8 million head, 0.9% higher than in 2020,...

Next Rural Champion to be chosen

"Epitomises resilience, innovation, sustainable farming and robust community engagement."

DINZ chairwoman to end tenure after re-election bid fails

DINZ chairwoman to end tenure after re-election bid fails

Deer Industry New Zealand chairwoman Dr Mandy Bell will end her tenure at the end of this month after failing to be re-elected to the board.

High-quality nominations received

Otago Daily Times/Rural Life 2023 Rural Champion Myfanwy Alexander addresses a celebration at her...

High-quality nominations received

"Epitomises resilience, innovation, sustainable farming and robust community engagement."

Focusing on the growth of AI to thrive in a changing world

Focusing on the growth of AI to thrive in a changing world

There is a new set of questions, skills and conversations being added to the mix for governors and leaders of organisations.

Women in building on the rise

Wanaka builders (from left) Jess Nielsen, Amy Swann, and Amy Dunnage all work for McKay Brothers...

Women in building on the rise

Jess Nielsen is nailing her career.

Hard work rewarded with ‘dream’ sale

Mel Warhurst (left) and Rosa Ellis-Cook work for Nomos One, at the company office in the Security...

Hard work rewarded with ‘dream’ sale

Dunedin’s tech sector - and the South’s early-stage investor community- recently received a boost with a significant offshore sale.

5% decline forecast for food, fibre sector

Export prices are forecast to fall for fine and medium micron wool in 2024-25 and rise for strong...

5% decline forecast for food, fibre sector

Food and fibre sector export revenue is forecast to be $54.6billion in the year to June — the second-highest result on record but 5% down on the previous year.

Grateful to be part of dairy industry

Hannah Speakman is happily immersed in a dairy farming career in North Otago. PHOTO: ALPHAPIX.NZ...

Grateful to be part of dairy industry

At 18, Hannah Speakman moved south to chase a dream of pursuing a career in the dairy industry.

Sky the limit as Collins retains title

Paul Collins and Sky on the longhead course at the New Zealand sheepdog trial championships in...

Sky the limit as Collins retains title

You can’t keep a good dog down.

Sky the limit as Collins retains national title

South Otago farmer Paul Collins and his dog Sky won the National Long Head sheepdog trials for...

Sky the limit as Collins retains national title

You can’t keep a good dog down.

Pye keen to see private enterprise in education

Dame Wendy Pye has devoted her lengthy career to creating literacy tools. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Pye keen to see private enterprise in education

From an old house in South Auckland, Dame Wendy Pye founded an international publishing empire, going on to become one of the world’s most successful educational publishing exporters.

35 years of pumping fuel comes to an end

Alan Turnbull (left) and Neville Bond, owners of BP 2Go Autoworld in Oamaru,
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35 years of pumping fuel comes to an end

Neville Bond and Alan Turnbull have sold their BP 2Go petrol station in Oamaru.

Pair’s last day at the pump after 35 years

Their customers used to pay with cash and cheques for tyres, lubes and petrol.

Growth needed to beat ‘mismanagement’

Growth needed to beat ‘mismanagement’

"The Budget is the start of a cleanup job after six years of economic mismanagement."

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Failed Gore building firm owes $4m

The Employment Relations Authority has ruled an apprentice was unjustifiably dismissed and...

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Failed Gore building firm owes $4m

Breaches of the Companies Act 1993 have been identified during an investigation by liquidators into the trading history of a failed Southland construction business and its directors’ actions.

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