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
The Country10 pc of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste - reportMany reasons fruit might not make it to market, including labour shortages.20 Oct 08:00 PM
The Country'A real shame': No crowds for South Otago A and P ShowNext month's South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.20 Oct 01:45 AM
The CountrySouthern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination driveGore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.19 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountryWarm weather welcome after 'rough spring' at Munro Valley FarmsCarla Murray enjoying the effects of warmer weather on her South Otago farm.18 Oct 07:35 PM
The CountryTSS Earnslaw steam engines could go greenSearching for alternatives to generate steam instead of coal.18 Oct 01:05 AM
The CountryPrimary sector supports vaccination rollout"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."17 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryKeen bidders attracted to tractors at Dunedin farm auctionHundreds turned out to Graeme Young's auction of tractors and farm equipment.17 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryConcern for council staff's safety after increasing aggression from publicOn two occasions police were called and a staff member was assaulted on a site visit.17 Oct 06:13 PM
The CountryTop Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on AucklandFind out how your town's vaccination rate compares.15 Oct 12:51 AM
The Country'Trailblazing' farmers unite to improve riverThe Pomahaka River was once the dirtiest waterway in Otago.14 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryBrrr!: Spring storm brings snow, gales across NZStrong wind warnings for South Island, Wellington and Wairarapa.12 Oct 09:16 PM
The CountryRSE workers arrive in Central OtagoWorkers will make a "big difference" to Central Otago horticulture & viticulture sectors.12 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryCatchment group connecting farmers with communityIda Valley catchment group allows farmers to get off-farm and socialise.11 Oct 09:45 PM
The CountrySpring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South IslandSnow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.11 Oct 09:44 PM
The CountryNovice debuts his 'pride and joy' at Taieri Ploughing matchThomas Sime spent about 100 hours restoring his1969 Ford 2000 vintage tractor.10 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryOtago farmers push lambing date out to avoid snowCharles Crutchley made the call this year to delay putting his ram out by two weeks.10 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
The Country'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryCircus lion emergency all in a day's work for rural vetJohn Smart calls time on a nearly 46-year career of caring for animals in South Otago.06 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
The CountryFrom Zimbabwe to New Zealand: No regrets for gardenerPlanting native plants in the North Otago countryside is Adam Blignaut's happy place.04 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryNearly 5000 sheep 'shear' the road in classic Kiwi traffic jamTraffic stops as nearly 5000 sheep head to Otematata Station for shearing.04 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryHoneymoon leads to NZ dairy farming career for UK coupleDairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.03 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmer who contracted Covid-19 urges public to get vaccinatedRobyn Pannett caught Covid-19 last year & is still feeling the impact of the virus today.03 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryCherry on top: Dog food venture after 50 years' farmingWhen it comes to food for dogs, Radical Dog could be the pick of the crop.02 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryDry summers causing porina problem in the SouthOutbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.01 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryFear forestry conversions impacting farming communities"It's going to be the death of sheep and beef farming as we know it."26 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryStorms destroy Lord of the Rings pine forestAbout 30 trees felled from Tarras pine plantation used in The Fellowship of The Rings.26 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryTarras site could support airport runway - assessmentThe runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.23 Sep 11:39 PM
The Country$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable againThe 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.22 Sep 08:50 PM
The Country'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boatThe men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.22 Sep 07:59 PM
The CountrySpring weather 'grim' but not the worst for farmers in the South"Back-to-back" extreme weather events hit the South on September 10 and 13.21 Sep 10:45 PM
