The CountryLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
The CountryOtago Regional Council to monitor winter grazing practices from airORC to take note of any high-risk sites and follow up with on-the-ground inspection.27 May 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmer group wants halt to mapping private landGroundswell NZ wants landowners to refuse access to public agencies taking surveys.25 May 10:00 PM
The CountryWinter grazing: Farmers have 'one year to get it right'Farmers at field day told winter grazing plans more important than ever.25 May 09:30 PM
The Country-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the southLake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.25 May 07:02 PM
The CountryJordan Carrol wins Central Otago Young Grower competitionOrchard & harvest manager at CentralPac, Jordan Carrol is off to the finals in September.23 May 10:30 PM
The CountryFamilies honoured at NZ Century Farm AwardsAmong the recipient families were seven who received their 150-year awards.23 May 08:30 PM
The Country'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
The CountryStudy links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.23 May 07:10 PM
The Country'Egregious and unacceptable': Water plan, rates draw Otago farmers' ireFederated Farmers slammed rates increases proposed by Otago Regional Council.21 May 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmer frustrated by works cattle delaysTaieri beef farmer has been waiting months to get cattle on a truck for processing.21 May 03:45 AM
The CountryCouncil processes in lead contamination scare to be investigatedWater supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.20 May 02:07 AM
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 CountryNew programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skillsUp to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.18 May 08:45 PM
The CountryOtago couple may change farm systems due to drought"It's been the most challenging time in my farming career - no doubt about it."18 May 04:30 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award finalist's passion for agricultureBecks Smith's urban background hasn't stopped her falling in love with a rural lifestyle.18 May 03:00 AM
The CountryFormer MP Mark Patterson the new Feds Otago presidentFormer New Zealand First list MP was the only person nominated for the position.18 May 02:00 AM
The CountryWetlands consent costs dispute resolvedMounting costs for consents led to lengthy spat between ORC and catchment group.18 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommittee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fundThe farm is also in the process of changing ownership.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestationOn one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".16 May 02:15 AM
The CountryPhotos inspire journey from Argentina to Mid Canterbury farmMaria Alvarez was drawn to New Zealand by photographs of a friend's working holiday.13 May 04:00 AM
The Country'Bucket list moment': Pair finally win at North Island dog trialsGrant Plaisted & Mike Evans travelled to NI champs for years, but never won - until now.13 May 03:00 AM
The CountryShannon Flett addicted to the thrill of dog triallingShannon Flett has been dog trialling since 1997.13 May 02:30 AM
The CountryDog trials: Camaraderie keeps Hunter coming backScott Hunter also relishes a bit of competition "against the father-in-law".13 May 12:15 AM
The CountryRain most in five months but not enough18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.12 May 08:01 PM
The CountryCovid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one goSome DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.11 May 09:54 PM
The CountryHelicopter company charged over crash that killed three peopleThe pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.10 May 09:10 PM
The Country'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogsFloss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.10 May 07:22 PM
The CountryClosing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pelletsThe women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.09 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPolice release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesInformation sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.06 May 11:25 PM
The CountryOtago fog disrupts flights, boatsAn Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.05 May 08:03 PM
The CountryDrought declaration extended to OtagoOtago Rural Support Trust urged farmers to make difficult decisions like selling stock.05 May 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmer's letter beginning of 60-year love storyEthel and John Johnston first met on a boat to Australia in 1960.04 May 01:35 AM
