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.
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Barker’s completes new factory
Barker’s completes new factory
South Canterbury company Barker’s has completed its new jam, juice and sauce factory near Geraldine in the first stage of a nearly $60 million expansion project.
AI firm making research accessible
AI firm making research accessible
Christhcurch tech company Custom D is lining up overseas clients for Caitlyn — an AI platform stopping vital research and business data from sitting idle.
‘Passion’ to be featured in campaign
‘Passion’ to be featured in campaign
Ahuriri Downs Station co-owner Andrew Sutherland is the first of eight farmers to be profiled in a campaign by The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM).
Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
Hailstorms 'wiped out entire crops' in Canterbury
Hailstorms 'wiped out entire crops' in Canterbury
Canterbury arable farmers are facing millions of dollars of losses after a third big hailstorm hit parts of the region on Friday.
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy sires are taking the spoils at red deer stag sales in the South.
Summers hotter in past — residents
Summers hotter in past — residents
The days of being able to rely on Central Otago’s hot, dry summers may be over.
Dry start to new year for the South
Dry start to new year for the South
The Deep South has had a dry start to 2026, the MetService says.
New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company
New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon recently named Todd Grave as its new chief executive.
Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
A business owed money by a North Otago organic farm has lost hope of ever being paid as the liquidated company’s debt balloons to more than $1.8 million.
Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
As farmers continue to clean up fallen trees after the October 23 storm, stories are emerging of serious injuries suffered by inexperienced workers, WorkSafe says.
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Alliance Group has commissioned a new heat pump system at its Mataura processing plant, marking a significant step in the site’s transition away from coal-fired energy.
Halter eyes global expansion
Halter eyes global expansion
Smart virtual fencing company Halter is eyeing up South America and Europe as the next big markets for its cow collar technology.
Two southern stags each fetch $75,000
Two southern stags each fetch $75,000
A couple of southern stags sold for $75,000 each at on-farm auctions and could have fetched more, an agent says.
Alliance well positioned, departing Wiese says
Alliance well positioned, departing Wiese says
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese is leaving after nearly three years in the role, temporarily replaced by his Irish counterpart.
Call for cameras in shearing sheds
Animal rights advocates call for cameras in shearing sheds
Animal rights advocates are calling for cameras in shearing sheds, saying "welfare training" for shearers is not enough to stop sheep being mistreated.
Govt and shearing industry announce $75k animal welfare scheme
Govt and shearing industry announce $75k animal welfare scheme
The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry.