Up to 100 students from throughout Central and North Otago will be able to learn more about the career options available to them in agriculture during a field day at Mt Grand Station, near Lake Hawea, next month.JBT Consulting’s…
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Man who used a flamethrower while Tasman fire burned pleads guilty
The man who used a flamethrower at a Takaka festival while the massive Tasman fires burned only kilometres away has been slammed by a judge for his “stupidity”.Golden Bay man Peter Henare Murdoch, 34, pleaded guilty to two charges…
Tasman tempest starting to bucket down on New Zealand West Coast with up to 700mm forecast in ranges
Exceptionally heavy rain and wind gusts up to 130km/h are set to batter parts of the South Island today as a Tasman tempest makes landfall. The MetService is forecasting the largest accumulations for parts of the South Island with…
From rocket to rocket fuel: Plant waste could power planes
Scientists in China have developed a process for converting plant waste from agriculture and timber harvesting into high-density aviation fuel. Their research, published March 21 in the journal Joule , may help reduce CO2 emissions…
Ravensdown job combines love of science and outdoors
When Brenna Coleman bites into a burger she knows it’s possible she played a part in producing the ingredients. The 23-year-old is an agri manager with Ravensdown, which helps farmers grow food sustainably for livestock and people….
Maryburn’s merinos win Mackenzie-Waitaki two-tooth ewe competition
Maryburn Station is the winner of this year’s Mackenzie-Waitaki merino two-tooth ewe competition.The competition was held over two days last week, visiting 21 properties throughout the Mackenzie and upper Waitaki, followed by a…
Otago/Southland Ballance Farm Awards finalists named
The Otago and Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.The annual awards programme recognises and celebrates good farm practices that promote sustainable land management.All entrants go…
Christchurch mosque shootings: Bruce Rifle Club official to hand semi-automatic to police
The vice-president of the Otago gun club where the Christchurch terror attack accused trained has contacted police to hand in his now-illegal weapon.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a ban on military style semi-automatic…
‘A sad day for Owaka’ at last-ever calf sale
It was dubbed The Last Hurrah.Rural folk from throughout the Catlins and further afield gathered on Thursday for the last-ever Owaka calf sale.As the stories and nostalgia flowed – many commenting on how long it could take in…
Local Focus: Wilding pines cleared from Mt Ruapehu by volunteers and conservation workers
Mt Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park is an icon but we take it for granted.Like much of New Zealand, the North Island’s largest mountain would look completely different if wilding pines had been left to run rampant. Introduced…