The CountrySummer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31CA foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.23 Feb 12:45 AM
The CountryBuster musters a big cluster of admirersBuster the Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show's pet tent on Saturday.22 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryRevealed: Which surname rules the South Island?It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.18 Feb 07:32 PM
The CountryWaitaki District Council's message on farm forest conversionsWDC sends clear message to carbon forestry industry after hearing farmers concerns.17 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountryUnsafe lead levels found in Otago children's bloodIt follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.17 Feb 07:04 PM
The CountryCall for safer speed limits near rural schools"Rural children deserve to be safe from injury or death on their way to and from school."16 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountrySparky a live wire in the Southland deer industrySelf-confessed former townie Nathan Coburn never intended being a deer farmer.15 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryOtago shears: Joel Henare shuts the opposition out againJoel Henare wins the Otago Shears' New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year title - again.15 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryLead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claimsThe mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.14 Feb 06:58 PM
The CountryFrom tiny homes to a cheese cave: How Tinwald Farm is facing the future"Some people think regenerative farming is too New Age but it is gaining traction."10 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryCourageous contractors social media starsHeavy machinery navigating cliff face on Otago high country station a hit on social media.09 Feb 09:15 PM
The CountryTwo cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birdsAbout 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.07 Feb 07:10 PM
The CountryOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
The CountryLeadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated waterWaikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.04 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
The CountryRodeo star Casey Evans wrangles sponsorship dealCatlins songstress, farmer and rodeo barrel racer has caught the attention of Wrangler.03 Feb 11:00 PM
The Country'Horrifying': Towns weren't warned over toxic water because staffer was on holiday'The water is revolting here'.02 Feb 05:54 PM
The Country'Pretty disgraceful' theft at roadside stall leaves a bad tasteJo Heslop confesses to being confused about a recent theft on her property.28 Jan 11:19 PM
The CountryCentral Otago station site of lotus research trialThe Garden family have been trialling the legume on their property since 2014.27 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryCrunch time for struggling Otago orchardsSome Central Otago orchards say this season's crop is a write off.25 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryVineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.25 Jan 03:40 AM
The CountryYoungsters show off skills at Otago Taieri A and P showYoung people display their vintage machinery, calf-handling and timber sports skills.24 Jan 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTurning 21 in 2021: Millennium babies on growing up in the 21st centurySeven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near AlexandraA police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.22 Jan 03:11 AM
The CountryMurder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmersThe vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.21 Jan 07:11 PM
The Country'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to comeMetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.20 Jan 10:02 PM
The Country'World's cutest sheep' to star at Otago Taieri A&P ShowValais blacknose are widely considered to be the cutest sheep breed in the world.20 Jan 08:30 PM
The Country'Sneaky' wallabies a worry to new pest adviserKevin Allan is increasingly concerned at the number of wallabies moving into Maniototo.19 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago eases total fire ban after recent rainThe shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.19 Jan 06:39 PM
The CountryChicken mass deaths saga takes offChicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.19 Jan 04:37 AM
The CountryWinter comes early: Summer snow in South IslandA cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.19 Jan 12:27 AM
The CountryGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
The Country'Looks like the Outback': Sun 'cooks' farmer's flood-hit plainSunny weather started boiling the grass on Otokia dairy farm after flooding.18 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryLawrence gymkhana attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikersMotorbikes had "always been part of the gymkhana".18 Jan 01:00 AM
