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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
The Gore A&P Showgrounds are buzzing as the Southern Shears click into gear for another year, as competitors from all around the South Island head into town to battle for national representation.
Rural life
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
Tributes have flown in for Canterbury shearing stalwart Robert ‘Rabbit’ McLaren who died suddenly at home.
Deer herd sizes to get boost on Pamu’s southern farms
Deer herd sizes to get boost on Pamu’s southern farms
Pāmu is aiming to increase its deer numbers in the South.
Farm’s afforestation ‘a shame’
Farm’s afforestation ‘a shame’
A series of livestock sales making way for blanket afforestation on a productive hill-country station in Southland is a shame, a local farmer says.
Strong demand for Wiltshire breed
Strong demand for Wiltshire breed
Another week, another bidding war for a shedding ram from Central Southland.
Outram rodeo
Outram rodeo
About 2000 people watched the action at the Outram Rodeo on Waitangi Day.
A&P show offers town taste of country life
A&P show offers town taste of country life
Warm weather and plenty to do meant the Omakau Domain was packed with people as it hosted the 127th Central Otago A&P show on Saturday.
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Young Angus cattle enthusiasts have been training in Southland as they prepare to represent their country across the Ditch.
Back to the focus groups
Back to the focus groups
Shawn McAvinue spends five minutes with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Otago extension manager Dean Sinnamon, of Oturehua.
Southland fire restriction
Southland fire restriction
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland in a restricted fire season.
Passing her passion to the next generation
Passing her passion to the next generation
Southland Holstein stud owner Kate Cummings is passionate about teaching the next generation how to show heifers.
Dog sale to aid cancer research
Dog sale to aid cancer research
It's a cause close to his heart.
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
Bumper crops are expected from New Zealand’s largest blueberry farm in Southland.
Beware the sudden swedes
Beware the sudden swedes
The Tuapeka West Collie Club has cancelled its annual dog trial due to a swede crop being planted on its long pull course.
Scholar studying farm pressures
Scholar studying farm pressures
New Zealand dairy farmers are facing a mental health crisis, with high rates of burnout, stress and substance use, yet they often avoid seeking help.
Henderson secures top honour; Rimene retains title
Henderson secures top honour; Rimene retains title
New Zealand’s Woolhandler of the Year and Otago Shears champions proved themselves conclusively in Balclutha on Saturday.
Dog-trialling now in her blood
Dog-trialling now in her blood
She was brought up in England, represented Australia in dog trialling and now farms alongside one of coastal Otago’s landmarks.
A&P show offers town taste of country life
A&P show offers town taste of country life
Warm weather and plenty to do meant the Omakau Domain was packed with people as it hosted the 127th Central Otago A&P show on Saturday.
Dog-trialling now in her blood
Dog-trialling now in her blood
She was brought up in England, represented Australia in dog trialling and now farms alongside one of coastal Otago’s landmarks.
Mataura chilled beef to China
Mataura chilled beef to China
A Southland meat plant has been certified to process and export chilled beef to China.