GO
ODT
ODT
CLOSE
E-EDITIONS
SIGN IN | CREATE ACCOUNT
SECTIONS
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Business
Lifestyle
Fresh Spring Edition
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SIGN IN | CREATE ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
My Account
ODT
ODT
ODT
News
Dunedin
Queenstown
Southland
West Coast
Marlborough
National
World
Opinion
Election 2026
Otago
Canterbury
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Fresh Spring Edition
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Rugby
Cricket
Basketball
Racing
Football
League
Motorsport
Other Sport
SIGN IN
Rural Events
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Business
Lifestyle
Fresh Spring Edition
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SUBSCRIBE
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
My Account
Social media
GO
ODT
Rural Life Other
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 25
‘Time’ magazine recognition for groundbreaking protein product
It’s time for lucerne to shine — and not in the way that one would usually expect.
Sally Rae
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 25
Photographer focusing on attributes of wool in new business venture
When Dutch-born photographer Francine Boer first came to New Zealand, she knew nothing about wool.
Sally Rae
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 23
Irrigation brings a future to North Otago after years of dust and drought
"If you’ve got water, you’ve got options.” Reliable water from the Waitaki River, via the North Otago Irrigation Company scheme, has transformed Matt and Julie Ross’s Duntroon dairy farm.
Sally Rae
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 23
‘Incredible journey’ over past two decades for irrigation company
'An incredible journey', is how Aqus chief executive Andrew Rodwell describes the evolution of the North Otago Irrigation Company scheme.
Sally Rae
Rural Life Other
October 21
Farmers urged to step up footwear safety
Health and safety action group Safer Farms is urging farmers to make sure everyone working on farm has safe, suitable footwear for the job.
SUBSCRIBER
Business
October 19
Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner
The untimely death of its sole director has seen a Northern Southland agricultural contracting business put into liquidation, owing creditors nearly $10m.
Sally Rae
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 18
Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties
When South Otago farmers Lyndon and Jade McNab first looked into virtual fencing on their hill country property, one of the hurdles was the cost.
Sally Rae
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 14
Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt
Fatigue is an increasing concern across Southland and Clutha as prolonged wet conditions continue to put pressure on farmers, staff and businesses.
SUBSCRIBER
Rural Life Other
October 14
Victory a surprise for newcomer
Owaka’s Duncan Leslie was a surprise victor in the open shearing at the recent New Zealand merino shears at Alexandra.
View more
Latest News
1
Motorsport
November 1
Liam Lawson disqualified from qualifying at Mexican Grand Prix
2
National
November 1
Luxon adamant right-leaning voters should not split vote
3
National
November 1
Woman with history of ill-treating animals banned from owning any for 18 years
4
National
November 1
Firefighters checking possible chlorine gas leak in Mount Maunganui
5
Mid Canterbury
November 1
Selwyn’s booming growth delivers $104m surplus