The Country'This is my thing': Anna Boyd's passion for cattle and dataAnna Boyd is on a mission to help New Zealand's beef industry maximise profitability.08 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryNathan Stratford wins National Shearing Circuit finalCircuit final went ahead at Armidale Merino Stud, in Gimmerburn, under Covid restrictions.06 Mar 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryArmidale all set to host National Shearing Circuit finalsAllan Paterson saved the event from being cancelled by hosting it on his farm.02 Mar 10:00 PM
The Country'It still runs great': Favourite old faithful comes back to farm to 'retire'This self-propelled 1965 Claas Mercury is not ready to be put out to pasture quite yet.01 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryGeographical Indication gives wine region legal protectionGI recognises subtle differences between different wine-growing areas of Central Otago.24 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryBlue Willow Blueberries' sweet succession planEric and Noreen Johnson are passing on Blue Willow Blueberries to their daughter.23 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryTwins win Junior Young Farmer Otago Southland titleDunedin's Zoe and Millar McElrea will represent the South at the grand final in July.22 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryNorth Otago A&P Show going ahead this weekendShow just one of 16 from a possible 76 to go ahead around NZ this summer.22 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryOtago Farmers Market plans to grow the growersOtago Farmers Market launches initiative to address decline in produce grower numbers.22 Feb 04:30 PM
The Country'Freedom' of high country appeals to retired shearer"When you're out on the hill, you're on your own. It's very hard to replace that freedom."21 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryWhy young shepherd Mikayla Cooper loves the high countryCooper works at large-scale sheep and beef property Dome Hills Station, near Danseys Pass.21 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryHow award-winning dairy farmer Rhys Roberts is challenging the status quoNZ Zanda McDonald Award winner lets staff choose hours and is trialling regenerative ag.17 Feb 04:30 PM
The Country'Good little cow' wins big at Southland Otago Jersey Cattle Breeders Club competitionBeledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.16 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryBorder plan too late for Central Otago harvestCentral Otago firms question how soon five-step changes will alleviate labour shortages.14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryTonga needs tractorsThe Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust is calling on people to donate old farming equipment.14 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryAlex Field wins Young Farmer Otago Southland regional finalMossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.13 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryMarathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospitalThe money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.11 Feb 03:45 AM
The CountryRogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demiseCyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.10 Feb 07:07 PM
The CountryRogue ram's rampage comes to an endAggressive ram shot after it injured cyclists on Lake Dunstan Cycle and Walking Trail.10 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryCovid-19 case wake-up call for community says Queenstown Lakes mayorThe first case of Omicron has been confirmed in Queenstown.10 Feb 01:19 AM
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
