The CountrySouthland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planningSouthland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.20 May 02:00 AM
The CountryDog trials: Results from day oneSouth Island and NZ Championship sheep dog trials on at Greenvale, near Gore.17 May 10:00 PM
The CountryErica 'gobsmacked' to qualify for top sheep dog trialsErica Sharp only took up dog trialling last year.09 May 10:45 PM
The CountryPloughman sets his grandsons on the straight and narrowDave McDonald has encouraged his grandsons to take part in NZ Ploughing Championships.11 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryRevealed: The NZ town where most employers are hiringThe companies said their main challenge is the lack of a good, skilled workforce.13 Mar 08:40 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Southern Shears open finalResults from the Southern Shears shearing and woolhandling championships this weekend.21 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryGrowing numbers come to learn more about oats"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."09 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountrySouth Island Premier Ram Auction goes online, attracts new buyersGore A&P Association said it was the first time the auction had been livestreamed.26 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryHampshire ram investment pays dividends for farmerAn $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.15 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmers continue protest momentum with group, petitionFarmer group Groundswell NZ stemmed from last month's tractor trek in Gore.17 Nov 02:30 AM
The Country'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liabilityIn 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.10 Nov 01:09 AM
The CountryWhitebaiting a big part of Southlander's lifeNephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.09 Nov 04:58 PM
The Country'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulationsFarmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.08 Oct 02:32 AM
The Country'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scareResidents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.31 Aug 06:49 PM
The CountryFarmer finds benefits from wintering deerJohn Somerville reckons wintering deer is good for animals, environment, paddock & farmer.29 Aug 05:05 PM
The CountryField day focuses on farm environmental issuesFarmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.25 Aug 10:35 PM
The CountryFive tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South IslandersFive tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.25 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryRegenerative farming gains ground at Gore meetingMore than 100 people attended Gore meeting to hear about regenerative farming.06 Aug 02:52 AM
The CountryThe Road Ahead: A call for change in the south - what matters to Kiwis right nowIn Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.30 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryOrange you going to eat those? Carrots turn NZ road bright orangeCloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.04 Jun 05:03 AM
The CountryPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
The CountryWaterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge costTotal costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.06 Feb 04:44 PM
The CountrySouthland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents sayCars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.06 Feb 02:07 AM
The CountryFears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stashThe chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.04 Feb 09:49 PM
The CountryLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
The CountryPerendale ram tops Gore fair at $15,500Ram had "X-factor" with heaviest fleece that was very white and had plenty of style.26 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryQuad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka ValleyEmergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.30 Oct 11:42 PM
The CountryGore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmersAbout 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.03 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryReal characters at Southern Indoor Charity Dog TrialOrganisers say having trial indoors is ideal as the weather can be "pretty iffy".04 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryAt $10k this pooch is in a league of his ownThe first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.24 Jul 06:48 PM
The CountryKiwi country showcased at Gold Guitars"The overall calibre of entrants just keeps improving year on year."04 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryFeeling sheepish? 300 ewes, rams not actually missing from farm after allAs far as crime stories go this one may be due to the silence of the lambs?26 May 11:07 PM
The CountryGore farm manager recognised at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsJames Matheson named runner-up in the Dairy Manager of the Year category13 May 10:00 PM
The CountryRoadshows for rural contractorsRural Contractors New Zealand's roadshows are on this month.30 Apr 11:00 PM
