New fishing access points set up on Catlins River
New fishing access points set up on Catlins River
Five new public fishing access points have been established on the upper Catlins River, Otago Fish & Game has announced.
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Concerns of spray damage aired
Concerns of spray damage aired
The Waitaki Winegrowers Association say co-operation is the way forward amidst concerns about the use of hormone-based weedkiller near vineyards in the area.
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Youngster tops photo competition
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Youngster tops photo competition
A Mackenzie College pupil has won a top spot in a regional photography competition.
Butter line part of $1b spread of dairy projects
Butter line part of $1b spread of dairy projects
Fonterra has started work on a $75 million butter plant expansion at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury.
Hundreds attend rodeo event
Hundreds attend rodeo event
Di Story, of Wyndham, competes in the first round of the second division barrel race at the Mad Bull Rodeo Club Bulls ’n’ Barrels event at Henley, on Saturday.
Emotional farmer given life ban for neglecting flock
Emotional farmer given life ban for neglecting flock
A Canterbury farmer has been banned from owning livestock for the rest of his life and fined $30k after severely neglecting his flock of sheep.
Call for govt to ban all caged hens
Call for govt to ban all caged hens
Animal rights charity SAFE is calling on the government to follow the UK, where the government is consulting on banning caged hens.
Ram sells for $14,000
Ram sells for $14,000
Ram Snowdon E337/24 sold for $14,000 at Gore Showgrounds last week.
Women set shearing world record
Women set shearing world record
Four women showed their grit to set a world record of shearing more than 1900 strongwool lambs in eight hours in South Otago.
Triallist ‘relieved’ after maiden win
Triallist ‘relieved’ after maiden win
West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, won the maiden section at the New Zealand Yarding Challenge.
Community unites for fundraiser
Community unites for fundraiser
Shearers queued at the stands to take their turn to help out a mate earlier this month raising more than $120,000 for a trip of a lifetime for him and his family.
Turning a passion for animals into a career
Turning a passion for animals into a career
A young Winton woman who enjoys working with animals has had a boost to help pay for her tertiary studies.
Kiwifruit thrive in Taieri microclimate
Kiwifruit thrive in Taieri microclimate
A Taieri man has hacked the supposed secret to growing sub-tropical kiwifruit in the South.
Farmer concerned over venison sales
Farmer concerned over venison sales
A rise in the sale of wild venison is watering down the perception of farm-raised venison, a South Canterbury deer farmer says.
Boot Bash ball rebooted
Boot Bash ball rebooted
Love is in the air — with a side order of gumboots — as a classic singles ball returns to the country calendar on Saturday.
King William reigns supreme at A&P show
King William reigns supreme at A&P show
Strong shedding sheep King William reigns supreme.
Cafe inspired by love
Cafe inspired by love
A labour of love, leading to a new cafe at the heart of a South Otago community, had a suitably romantic inspiration.
Snowdon Station ram sells for $14,000
Snowdon Station ram sells for $14,000
Southern ram sale average prices are on the rise as a cautious confidence returns to the sheep industry.
Couple taking what NZ is good at and exploring new areas
Couple taking what NZ is good at and exploring new areas
An early retirement does not stack up for the New Zealand Merino Company's new chairman John Penno, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Warning to look out for black grass
Warning to look out for black grass
Arable farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for any sign of invasive black grass as biosecurity authorities continue to deal with farm outbreaks.
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