The CountryFrom Chicago to Middlemarch: 'I'm loving life here'Chicagoan Michelle Tisdall is helping to organise the upcoming Strath Taieri A&P Show.09 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryExtreme weather events predicted for Otago in long termClimate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.09 Mar 08:37 PM
The CountryOtago farmer frustrated by wintering shed consent processFred Doherty just wants to build a shed to keep his cattle warm and dry.08 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountrySun shines on Paddock Golf tournamentFewer entries to Paddock Golf tournament to stick to alert level restrictions.08 Mar 02:45 AM
The Country'We're mourning': Farmers disappointed at sale of well-loved pubClarks Junction Hotel had a colourful history of more than 150 years.08 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountrySam Hodsell wins Otago/Southland Young Farmer finalThe 50/50 sharemilker took out the top spot with a knockout score of 512 points.07 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryEnvironment Court to decide fate of water permits in OtagoThe future of water rights in Otago is headed to court this morning.07 Mar 08:30 PM
The Country'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleeceThe sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.07 Mar 06:47 PM
The CountrySalmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competitionThe competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.07 Mar 06:35 PM
The CountryFarming family's diverse and flexible approach pays offSteve and Vicki Sanders encourage their children to have interests outside the farm.06 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago grape harvest gets under wayPinot noir grapes were being harvested yesterday, with chardonnay soon to follow.04 Mar 12:45 AM
The CountryPrison inmates gain dairying skillsInmates work on a dairy farm in hope of a brighter future.03 Mar 11:45 PM
The Country'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to seasonBarnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.02 Mar 08:55 PM
The CountrySupermarket giant hit by spinach shortageHeavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.02 Mar 06:50 PM
The Country'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returnsOrganisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.02 Mar 06:15 PM
The CountryLasers used as bird deterrent at Central Otago vineyardLasers at Ewing Stevens' vineyard to replace labour intensive and expensive bird netting.26 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryBody found at Otago property following tree fireEmergency services were called just before 5pm.25 Feb 06:38 AM
The Country'Pies' keeps the cattle flowingMark "Pies" Willocks has been droving livestock at Balclutha Saleyards for about 15 years.24 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryCatlins farmer saddles up for his 29th Otago Goldfields CavalcadeThis year will be 79-year-old Marty Miller's 29th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade.24 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryFog gives way to tough competition at Strath Taieri Collie Club dog trialsAbout 35 shepherds vied for prize money and points at the two-day event.23 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryOtago Rural Support Trust there for anyone having 'tough time'"There is benefit in sharing information ... A problem shared is a problem halved."23 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryHuntaway Lace breaks record at Lawrence dog saleThe price paid for Lace was the highest in the more than 10 year history of the dog sale.23 Feb 09:45 PM
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
