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
The CountryFears forest farming will cause 'ecological disaster' for North OtagoMeeting on effects of large-scale forest farming in the headwaters of the Kakanui River.03 May 11:00 PM
The CountryResident says shooting of walkers by duck hunters was inevitableThe woman first warned of the dangers of hunters shooting from boats two years ago.03 May 09:13 PM
The CountryPolice seek duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesDuck shooters leave two women with minor pellet injuries while walking along a track.02 May 05:45 AM
The CountryTeen poacher drove around and decapitated stags during lockdownHe and a friend cruised around spotlighting paddocks in search of animals to shoot.29 Apr 06:59 AM
The Country'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for someTwizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.27 Apr 07:31 PM
The CountryFarming director on SFF knew the right time to goWest Otago farmer Fiona Hancox standing down from Silver Fern Farms board.27 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
The CountryCentral Otago's Te Kano expands with Waitaki wineryTe Kano Estate is the new kid on the Waitaki wine block.26 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
The CountryMercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South IslandOtago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.26 Apr 07:33 PM
The CountryAnzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZThousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.24 Apr 09:22 PM
The Country'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
