The CountryHeavy rain no dampener for Central Otago winemakersNew Year's deluge of torrential rain has been welcomed by winemakers.17 Jan 11:15 PM
The CountryRoxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchardEhsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.17 Jan 09:36 PM
The Country'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.15 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryEstimated 50 per cent of cherry stock lost to heavy rain, jobs on the lineThe damage could result in the loss of $50 million in export revenue to the country.12 Jan 07:22 PM
The CountryFlood recovery cost 'will be into the six figures'The Waitaki Mayor says NZTA's cost alone is probably $200,000 or $300,000.11 Jan 07:48 PM
The CountryCentral Otago Cherry crops ruined by rainSome growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.04 Jan 11:31 PM
The Country'Quite a culture shock': From London to Tapanui dairy farmLondoner Daniel Bergin is more accustomed to pulling pints than a dairy cow's teats.01 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountrySheep breeding: A gut feeling, backed by scienceSheep breeding a science and an art for South Otago farmer Garth Shaw.30 Dec 08:15 PM
The CountryStone spitters to be pitted against one another in contestThis may be one of the only events in NZ where spitting perfectly acceptable and expected.22 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryRural Support Trust advises care as drought threatens Waimate and North OtagoFarmers urged to keep an eye on each other as the area becomes "critically dry".20 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
The CountryWoman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, OtagoA woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.16 Dec 09:13 PM
The CountryFormer refugees help build seawall on Otago PeninsulaMohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.16 Dec 07:17 PM
The CountryFire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near DunedinWaipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.16 Dec 06:49 PM
The CountryOtago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ reportReport measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.15 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCoroner's alarm: Cannabis implicated in six out of nine fatal road crashesStark warning comes after death of farm worker Thomas Goodman.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's successZoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.14 Dec 04:23 AM
The CountryWanaka Tractor Club puts call out for driversTractor Club on the hunt for drivers for Wheels at Wanaka grand parade at Easter.14 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryPolice speak with man who rode horse through Dunedin CBDThe 48-year-old wasn't aware it was an offence to ride on city streets, police say.14 Dec 12:37 AM
The CountryRain doesn't dampen spirits at Tokomairiro A and P ShowIt was the 155th Tokomairiro A&P show over the weekend.13 Dec 11:00 PM
The Country'Revolting' sewage system: Council fined $500k'Smelling like rotten eggs combined with decayed chicken when left in the sun.'09 Dec 05:28 PM
The CountryCentral Otago horticulture labour shortage not going awayIndustry leaders say concerns remain for apple and pear harvest, despite Govt measures.09 Dec 02:45 AM
The Country'Meat the Need' a way for farmers to help most vulnerable'Meat the Need' charity allows farmers to help feed those particularly in need.09 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryPandemic prompts Black Stick's return to Southern farm lifeTessa Jopp puts her Black Sticks plans on hold for a bit to enjoy life on the farm.07 Dec 02:15 AM
The CountryFarming family working out how to keep mountain bike tracks openIt's all about merinos and mountain bikes at Matangi Station.07 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryLocked to train tracks: Activists rail against coal in Dunedin protestProtesters have stopped a coal train from running by locking themselves to the tracks.04 Dec 09:42 PM
HorticultureFruit growers 'doing their best' to hire NZ workersOtago growers rubbish claims they're turning down locals for cheap foreign labour.04 Dec 07:59 PM
The CountryFresh milk vending machine business takes off"The goal is to make sure everyone has a chance to try milk how it should be."04 Dec 03:45 AM
The CountryFrom no applications to overwhelming interest: Growers swamped by job-seekersThe industry has faced criticism for not responding to kiwi applications for jobs.03 Dec 07:11 PM
The CountryHarvest work: Kiwi job hunters feel picked onJob seekers say they are being ignored when applying for orchards or vineyard work.02 Dec 05:07 PM
The CountryGill Naylor elected to lead Rural Women New ZealandNaylor has been a member of Cambrian St Bathans branch of RWNZ more than 30 years.02 Dec 12:30 AM
The CountrySouth Island on alert for fires as summer startsSummer may be starting off cool but it won't stay that way.01 Dec 08:58 PM
The CountryPicking staff issue takes too much timeEmployers too busy managing their crops to carry out effective recruitment.01 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryThe Natural Dairy's new owners hit the ground running"We got the cows last Friday, and we milked last Friday."30 Nov 09:30 PM
