The CountryFire destroys historic musterer's hut"He's pretty upset" - musterer's hut was lovingly restored by owners' 95-year-old father.12 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Opportunity to give back' - Te Araroa trail hostWhanganui could be doing more for Te Araroa trail walkers, two trail hosts say.11 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'World's cutest sheep' turning heads in Central OtagoThe Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.10 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountryOtago fire was 'like a war zone'Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.10 Nov 05:57 PM
The CountryRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
The CountryProperty evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blazeTen helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.09 Nov 06:36 AM
The CountryRugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in LautokaHumid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.06 Nov 09:53 PM
The CountryControversial irrigation pipeline to be buriedCouncil has given Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company a deadline of September 2020.06 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryFreedom camping site trial raises concernsResidents say they remain "angry" and "afraid" about possible consequences.06 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryWilding pines to become Christmas treesWilding pines will be removed from Cape Wanbrow and sold as a Christmas fundraiser.06 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryOamaru Meats Ltd still shut downOamaru Meats still working through problems that forced it to shut down in September.04 Nov 01:45 AM
The CountryRiparian planting all part of the plan for farming familyWeir family just completed planting 1300 natives around an irrigation dam.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryRugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te ArohaFirst victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.02 Nov 04:18 AM
The CountryDoing the simple things well paying off for Otago farmerJames Edgar's entire operation at Wilden View farm in Moa Flat is a no-frills concept.31 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryDog agility competition runs in Dunedin teen's familyDunedin 16-year-old Jake Remon is a seasoned veteran in his sport.30 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryRegional councillor open to using GM to control rabbits"I have an open mind towards anything that will help us with this pest."28 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup winExcellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.27 Oct 03:59 AM
The CountryNorth Otago too strong in Meads CupHome town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.26 Oct 06:11 AM
The CountryRabbit issue at Dunstan Hospital 'concerning'Former councillor says it exemplifies "systemic failure" of ORC's pest control policies.25 Oct 02:07 AM
The CountryToo many rabbit holes on Central Otago golf courses"We had one shoot one night and the guy got 80 and the next night he got 60."25 Oct 01:57 AM
The CountryFreshwater package raising concernsFarmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.23 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryIs that ewe? Sheep facial recognition one step closerWorld's first sheep facial recognition software set to be prototyped this year.21 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountryCat's haul evidence of Otago's rabbit population 'explosion'Puss may be purring, but retired Balclutha sheep farmer Jean Leonard is "fed up".21 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryChicken virus can be eradicated, MPI saysMPI working with counterparts in Australia to minimise disease's impact on trade.18 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryAlliance plant breaks beef processing recordNth Otago's Pukeuri plant processed its highest ever number of cattle for 2018-19 season.16 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryMichael Laws says magpies a danger to Cromwell residents"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''16 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryDairy farm fined $42,000 for clearing indigenous vegetationCompany was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.15 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryWoolOn Fashion Awards 2020 date announcedNo decision has yet been made about the venue or whether awards will remain in Alexandra.15 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryShearing: Chance to hear about World Champs squad's Europe tourWorld champs shearing and woolhandling team manager will spin a few yarns in Balclutha.15 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountrySouthern beef herd growing the fastestOtago and Southland seen a lift in beef cattle numbers but drop in breeding ewe numbers.15 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
The CountryEnvironment Court backs Lindis River farmersTarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".11 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryAvocados the focus at Northland field dayThe commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.10 Oct 12:00 AM
