The CountryQueenstown farming family safeguard sceneryQEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.19 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryLake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal actionFire and Emergency NZ found an electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible.18 Nov 08:53 PM
The Country'The phone ain't ringing': Staff shortage worrying Otago cherry orchardistsOtago cherry growers are scrambling for staff to pick a bumper crop.17 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryFunding boost for community-led catchment groups in OtagoGovernment boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.17 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryThe pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the worldJuvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.16 Nov 04:57 PM
The CountryOh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for caninesThe treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.16 Nov 12:13 AM
The Country'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predictedSea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.14 Nov 04:59 PM
The CountryCash crop: Central Otago set for sunflowersMore than 300ha in Central Otago is about to be planted in sunflowers.12 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetlandThe farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.12 Nov 01:25 AM
The CountrySchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
The CountryFishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 timesThe company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.11 Nov 12:50 AM
The Country'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabsWakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.10 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago orchards concerned they won't have enough staff this seasonSome orchards scrambling to find enough staff with less than a month until harvest.10 Nov 03:15 AM
The Country'A fun family outing': Wanaka couple's pick-your-own strawberry farmFarmers Ben and Rebecca Trotter have pivoted from bulls to berries.09 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryYoung Farmer of the Year: Otago Southland regional finalists announcedEight regional finalists in with a chance to win Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year.08 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryWaiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South IslandWaiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.08 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago vineyard facing challenges of pandemicMisha's Vineyard owner still has a positive outlook despite a drop in sales.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLandscaper helping farmers with riparian plantingTammy Taylor runs an all-women landscaping team specialising mostly in riparian planting08 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryFamily find formula to full farm ownership20 years' hard work comes to fruition for North Otago farmers Hayden and Robyn Williams.08 Nov 12:35 AM
The CountrySome farmers out of step with more stringent winter grazing rules - reportRegional council reports find some farms not demonstrating good practice.04 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryBales chequerboarded on pasture a winner for South Otago dairy farmerMark Anderson has been using a bale grazing system for the three past winters.03 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmer suggests premium price for regen ag milkDylan Ditchfield wants top dollar for milk produced by regenerative farming practices.03 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryMeet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dogFrieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryTop towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some placesFour locations are not far off the achievement.29 Oct 01:14 AM
The CountryWoman's excuse for crashed Mercedes fails the truth testSarah Davies left her badly damaged Mercedes at the bottom of a gully and walked home.28 Oct 05:44 PM
The CountryIrrigation and innovation a winner for farming coupleThe Aitkens are in the early days of ambitious plans for irrigated North Canterbury farm.27 Oct 11:15 PM
The Country'Left in limbo': Water permit decision upsets farmersEnvironment Court's interim decision on ORC water permits plan change "not bankable".27 Oct 07:30 PM
The Country$640,000 grant for research into possum genesGenes important to possum reproduction could be used in pest control and eradication.26 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryStern tops Angus price nationwide at $18,000Breeder had to resist the temptation to keep yearling bull Stern 20100 for themselves.26 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryBacklog of job vacancies on South Island dairy farmsJobs remain to be filled on dairy farms after Govt opened up worker residency pathway.26 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryPickle the kunekune pig takes a Labour Day strollPickle the 2-year-old kunekune pig often attracts quizzical stares from passing motorists.26 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountrySouthern retailer says wool carpet overtaking synthetic salesPaul Rilllstone says the tide is turning for the sales of woollen carpet.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNZX-listed company buys six South Island dairy farms for $61.4mToday's deal is NZRL's second major purchase of South Island farms.22 Oct 05:41 AM
The Country'A moment of stupidity': Duck hunter who shot two women sentencedOtago man has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay reparation to the women.21 Oct 05:06 AM
