Hunting safety workshop to cover bases
Hunting safety workshop to cover bases
A hunting safety programme will take place in Balclutha this weekend.
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Action urged to save Catlins forest
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Action urged to save Catlins forest
Destruction of the Catlins bush is a crisis demanding urgent pest control funding, conservationists and locals say.
Pupil’s talent, dedication on show
Pupil’s talent, dedication on show
Dairy cattle handler Adalyn Harding, 11, of Hedgehope, with her Holstein Friesian heifer calf Fairston Eeyore Nellie.
Taking a break from the trail
Taking a break from the trail
Catching up at Patearoa during the recent cavalcade to Middlemarch are Roberta Laraman, Jim Hore, David McAtamney and Fleur Sullivan.
Mark-up day shifted
Mark-up day shifted
Otago game bird hunters are being reminded that "mark-up day" is earlier than usual this year.
GenomNZ named as finalist in B+LNZ Awards
GenomNZ named as finalist in B+LNZ Awards
Dunedin animal DNA genotyping laboratory GenomNZ is a finalist in the technology category of the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.
Mokoreta farmer elected to board
Mokoreta farmer elected to board
Sheep, beef and dairy support farmer Matt McRae, of Mokoreta in Eastern Southland, has been elected to the Beef+Lamb New Zealand board, as Southern South Island farmer director.
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
A South Otago farming dynasty has come to an end with one last cattle sale.
Hurrell resigns from Fonterra chief executive role
Hurrell resigns from Fonterra chief executive role
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years.
Judges can spot a good sheep
Judges can spot a good sheep
He might have once sold a ram for $100,000 but high prices were not the highlight in Pete Wallace’s merino stud breeding career.
Case made for investing in a PLB
Case made for investing in a PLB
Last month, South Otago sheep and beef farmer Geoff Blackmore crashed his quad bike, breaking his pelvis.
Call for another KiwiSaver exemption
Call for another KiwiSaver exemption
The government needs to remove more barriers preventing farmers from using their KiwiSaver funds, a Dunedin sharemilker says.
Club in fine shape ahead of big event
Club in fine shape ahead of big event
A facelift of Heriot Collie Club facilities ahead of hosting the South Island sheep dog trial championships in 2028 is tracking well, president Scott Walker says.
Rural women’s group marking 100 yrs
Rural women’s group marking 100 yrs
A centenary of work to ensure the voices of rural women are heard will be celebrated in Waikouaiti next week.
‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
"A country of knockers."
Hub contest entries open
Hub contest entries open
Entries are open for a share of $100,000 on offer to upgrade rural community halls, schools, clubrooms and marae.
Trees felled after fire risk review
Trees felled after fire risk review
Gum trees that probably sparked a destructive wildfire near Dunedin about 10 years ago have recently been felled.
Beef output rise tipped
Beef output rise tipped
New Zealand’s beef supply is expected to lift modestly this year, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, Rabobank predicts.
Otago tops grazing property sales
Otago tops grazing property sales
Otago topped grazing property sales in New Zealand, shows a report released last week.
Elers retains her Golden Shears woolhandling title
Elers retains her Golden Shears woolhandling title
Mataura woolhandler Lucy Elers is among the winners of the 64th Golden Shears competition.