The CountryLabour shortage hitting shearers in the South"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."08 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryYoung Farmer of the Year regional finals set to kick off"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."08 Feb 09:30 PM
The Country'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for CovidReports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.08 Feb 07:45 PM
The Country'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr ShearathonMore than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.08 Feb 12:20 AM
The CountryWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
The CountrySale marks end of era for Bankhead Dorset Down StudCust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.02 Feb 05:00 PM
The Country'Gut-wrenching': Goldfields Cavalcade cancelledOtago Goldfields Heritage Trust cancel event and its 30th celebrations along with it.02 Feb 04:30 PM
The Country'Would do anything to help': Man due to get bravery medal dies in lakeMark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.01 Feb 06:11 PM
The CountryNorth Otago farm fire 'difficult' to controlFire crews worked into the night to contain a vegetation fire on a Peebles farm on Sunday.01 Feb 02:15 AM
The Country'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountryHighest number of paradise shelducks in decades for OtagoHighest number of paradise shelducks recorded in Otago in 32 years aerial monitoring.31 Jan 04:05 PM
The CountryOrange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South IslandMetservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.31 Jan 12:36 AM
The Country'I love it': Goldfields Cavalcade rider still going strong after 30 years77-year-old Jeanette McKay is still an avid horse rider.30 Jan 11:30 PM
The Country'It is what it is': Dry autumn trims numbers for lamb saleBumper season producing healthy lambs but numbers still down at Lo-Debar Station sale.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy Levi McCall and Sky are the pride of WaikoikoiPair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.28 Jan 04:30 PM
The CountryWinton wapiti sale a successA 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.27 Jan 04:30 PM
The CountryRomneys turn tables on Texels at Abbotsford Station saleOver 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.27 Jan 03:00 AM
The Country'Star lot': Wapiti bull Prophecy auctioned4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.27 Jan 12:04 AM
The CountrySurfing for Farmers returns to KakanuiNorth Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able to catch a break.26 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryFine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at riskLance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.26 Jan 09:15 PM
The CountryManiototo A and P Show reduced to stadium events onlyLast year Covid cancelled the Show. This year it will be staged in a pared-back form.26 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryClydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdleThe rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.26 Jan 07:42 PM
The Country'Gutted': Central and North Otago A&P Shows affected by red traffic light moveCentral Otago Show postponed and North Otago Show reduced to three competitive sections.26 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryDriver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hoursHeavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.25 Jan 11:53 PM
The CountryOtago Taieri A and P Show goes on, but scaled downCompetitors split between two bubbles of 100 people each and bubbles didn't interact.25 Jan 09:30 PM
The Country'It's pretty exciting': Mystery grapevine turns out to be rare varietyJean Desire Feraud's legacy lives on at Monte Christo Winery more than 150 years later.25 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryCromwell cherry orchard's charity picking day"Sending cherries to the country's City Missions is a no-brainer."24 Jan 04:00 AM
The Country'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second timeIt typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.23 Jan 10:07 PM
The Country'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoatsProf Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.23 Jan 10:00 PM
The Country126-year-old barn given a new lease on lifeBen Lomond Barn has been used as a picturesque wedding venue.23 Jan 07:50 PM
The CountryOtago students' startup partnering with MyFarmOnline platform Split aims to provide Kiwis with access to high value, high growth assets.23 Jan 07:45 PM
The CountryMcKenzie family celebrating a century on the landColin McKenzie's great grandfather bought a 40ha sheep farm in Waiwera South in 1875.21 Jan 02:00 AM
The Country'Wow factor': Velvet trophy sire fetches $70,000Stag 18314 fetched the highest price in NZ for a velvet trophy sire.18 Jan 09:30 PM
The Country24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity HospitalThe rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.18 Jan 08:30 PM
