The CountryCherry growers hit by second tough season in a rowYields are about half the normal size due to poor weather conditions.28 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryVan bursts into flames igniting vegetation fire in North OtagoEmergency services called to crash between Lake Ohau Rd and Mcaughtries Rd.28 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryHow the Clyde dam transformed the Cromwell BasinThe good and the bad of a generation of change in the Cromwell Basin.27 Jan 03:15 AM
The CountryOamaru dairy farm training school on holdInternational visa office closures cause processing delays and stall dairy school plans.27 Jan 02:45 AM
The CountryCentral Otago grass fires show extremity of hazard levelExtreme fire danger possible in Central Otago due to mid to high twenties temperatures.27 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryPerfect weather for Otago Taieri A and P ShowA balmy day warmed the mood of thousands of visitors.26 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryBulls have the last say at Lawrence rodeoNo contenders in open bull-riding contest able to complete the required eight seconds.26 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryContractors catch-up after wet weather"It was diabolical for the amount of rain we had and everything just got water-logged".23 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryFarming family takes vintage tractor to beach and backHecklers use 1950s Nuffield Universal to go to and from their holiday house.23 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryProject aims to give winegrowers more information in a hail stormGrowers had general information about frost effects on vines, but not the effects of hail.22 Jan 09:30 PM
The Country1967 Ford coupe most popular at Cromwell car show1967 Ford Galaxie 500XL Fastback Coupe turns heads at Classic Car and Hotrod Festival.20 Jan 02:50 AM
The CountryEffectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear at Dunstan HospitalControl measures introduced after rabbit holes and droppings were found on the grounds.20 Jan 02:45 AM
The CountryFrustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak''How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'16 Jan 07:37 AM
The CountryFewer lambs in wake of dry autumnB+LNZ report shows number of lambs tailed in spring 2019 fell by 2.4 per cent.15 Jan 09:00 PM
The Country'Sheer weight' of multiple issues taking toll on farmersBeef + Lamb NZ report says South Island farmers' mental health is under stress.14 Jan 12:28 AM
The CountryNew Wanaka brewing site strives for sustainabilityb.social facility is charged fully from renewable energy rather than gas.13 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryOrchard owner concerned about minimum wage hikesWorkers on minimum wage will get a boost in April, the rate rising from $17.70 to $18.90.13 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryOpportunities in fencing for those willing to workFencing contracting is not a job for the faint-hearted.11 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryHopes of more Dunedin work for MV AnatokiWhanganui's Doug Smith says Coastal Bulk Shipping is keen for more South Island cargo.09 Jan 03:59 PM
The CountryOne dead after tractor rolls on private property in Central OtagoThe crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.08 Jan 07:11 AM
The CountryThe Rocks Station: A celebration of farming excellenceThe Templetons farm an award-winning sheep and beef property near Middlemarch.23 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountryBird shooting on cherry orchard ruffles feathersOrchard manager said he was legally within his rights to use licensed bird shooters.18 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryEffectiveness of possum-control work questionedOmission of large tract of forestry in middle of possum-control area concerns farmer.09 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryMoney does grow on trees: The success of Dunedin's forestCity Forests is now well into logging its third generation of forests.09 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryThe secrets of Mons Royale's successMerino clothing brand Mons Royale now has 700 retail stockists globally.08 Dec 10:45 PM
The CountryDramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washoutPart of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.08 Dec 02:20 AM
The CountryOrchardists confident as cherry season begins"The weather's been a bit windy and a bit damp, but everything is OK."05 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryNorth Otago farmers feel branded 'unclean' by M. bovisThe Smiths are speaking out to show others in a similar predicament they are not alone.04 Dec 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthdayThe Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.03 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryTomato thief still on the looseNo arrests two weeks on from brazen theft of about 400kg of tomatoes from Kakanui grower.02 Dec 10:45 PM
The CountryFirefighters battle fire at the Ancient Briton HotelFirefighters were called to a blaze at the 156-year-old hotel about 1am today.02 Dec 05:24 PM
The CountryPermits will affect irrigation optionsPlanning overhaul will put deemed permit irrigators in a "holding pattern".27 Nov 11:45 PM
The CountryEngineer finds he is not the retiring type"There's only so much sitting around a man can do in a day" says Graeme Nicholls (69).26 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryReport says orchard turbine noise unreasonableReport commissioned after complaints from residents living near frost fans in Letts Gully.26 Nov 09:15 PM