The CountryGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
The CountryRain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'22 Oct 08:23 PM
The Country'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cutsThe move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.10 Oct 03:23 AM
The CountryOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveThe CountryDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
The CountryThe village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claimsPolice say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.11 Sep 08:00 PM
The Country33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
The CountryFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
The CountryAustralian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps upIs this our economy's minerals moment?25 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryOtago orchardists crack the hazelnut market'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'19 Jul 10:57 PM
The CountryOtago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashionGeorgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.17 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep killed during burglary on South Otago farmIt was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.09 Jun 09:08 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySupport growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchersMany cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.27 Apr 07:18 PM
The Country'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
The CountryDeluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rainOrange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.09 Apr 03:16 AM
The CountryCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
The Country'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
The CountrySnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
The CountryFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
The CountryFarmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryLake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crashJustine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.21 Feb 05:31 AM
The CountryTributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accidentAlex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.20 Feb 11:34 PM
The Country'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
The CountryClose race for top places in National shearing circuitSo far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.01 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryHow Gareth Bearman keeps milk production up and costs downA $100,000 investment has given cows a greater incentive to get to the milking shed.26 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
The CountryAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
