The South Today

‘Animals don’t choose when to get sick’

Clutha Vets veterinarian Marcus Yule assesses 16-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Vinnie, of...

Vet steps up to make festive effort

His surname may be Yule, but a Clutha veterinarian says that is not why he was picked to work the Christmas shift this year.

The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, November 25

Taking stock of farming changes

Taking stock of farming changes

Regenerative agriculture is a buzz phrase in farming circles at the moment. A pilot study in Otago Southland has been building a base for research into it in New Zealand. Laura Smith...

The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 18

Work aplenty for blueberry pickers

Blueberry Country general manager Simon Bardon is hoping to get about 150 pickers for its busy...

Work aplenty for blueberry pickers

A Southland blueberry orchard manager hopes to buck the trend and get Kiwis on board to pick this season’s harvest.

Work on indexing ‘ODT’ files recognised

Volunteer Peter Lim with the Dunedin City Library’s collection of old newspaper index cards....

Work on indexing ‘ODT’ files recognised

An autistic Dunedin man who delights in reading old copies of the Otago Daily Times has gained a special honour.

$100K to boost predator efforts

Predator Free 2050 Ltd has announced funding of $100,000 to Predator Free Southland for it to...

$100K to boost predator efforts

Plans to scale up Predator Free Southland’s efforts have been bolstered by a $100,000 grant.

Rain no concern at show

Pinky the sheep and her chaperone Frankie Nurse (3), of Dunedin. PHOTOS: JACK CONROY

Rain no concern at show

Some early wet weather did not dampen the spirits of attendees at the 155th Tokomairiro A&P show at the weekend.

Kerbside bins possible for food, green waste

A separate bin for food scraps and potentially another for green waste could feature in Dunedin City Council’s next kerbside rubbish and recycling scheme.

Festival designed to lift spirits after difficult year

Enjoying a day out at Holsym Festival in Alexandra on Saturday are Anna Brunt (13, left) and June...

Festival designed to lift spirits after difficult year

Music, meditation, macrame and more were part of a new festival in Alexandra at the weekend.

Robertson ‘optimistic’ smelter deal possible

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Robertson ‘optimistic’ smelter deal possible

Hopes were renewed for a potential extension of the life of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter yesterday.

The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, December 9

The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, December 16

Tarras airport plan 'an act of evil'

Christchurch International Airport executives Michael Singleton (left) and Rhys Boswell speak at...

Tarras airport plan 'an act of evil'

Three Dunedin teens have labelled plans to build an international airport at Tarras as "evil".

Replica Tiger tank’s days are numbered

It could have been just a silhouette - a simple, two-dimensional cut-out of a German Tiger tank. But not when Wanaka film and television props master Peter Akass is involved.

Parade occasion for cheer

Making big soap bubbles is Jonathan Luavasa (11).

Parade occasion for cheer

Despite the threatening weather, Santa rolled into Balclutha on Saturday at the Clutha Country Christmas Parade and market day to spread some Christmas cheer throughout the district.