The CountryPlayful sea lion stuns at national surfing champsThe sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.08 Jan 06:32 PM
The Country'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
The CountryJudas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.19 Dec 04:03 AM
The CountryOne person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in TimaruEmergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.10 Dec 01:18 AM
The CountryRun, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pestsQueenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.29 Nov 01:14 AM
The Country‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
The CountryWhy a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredibleMoa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.15 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
The CountryClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
The CountryFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
The CountryMcCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in WānakaPlanning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.25 Oct 11:18 PM
The Country'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tributeThe Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.17 Oct 08:08 PM
The Country'Unavoidable': Farmer faces habitat chargesNative tussock was home to two species of New Zealand’s rarest skinks.16 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryWork-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmersNelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.16 Oct 12:11 AM
The Country'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floodsLast month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.04 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveThe CountryWild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to QueenstownThe wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.02 Oct 12:20 AM
The CountryRoad workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'24 Sep 07:10 AM
The CountrySurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
The CountryBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
The CountryOrchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accidentThe Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.04 Sep 08:28 AM
The CountryChildren who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospitalThree people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.02 Sep 01:19 AM
The CountryTwo of first three applications declined under new farm to forest rulesOne consent granted was for UK company Enterprise Investments Limited.01 Sep 04:12 AM
The CountryOpposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment CourtThe group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ30 Aug 04:31 AM
The CountryBusinessman third person killed in crash that killed coupleA 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.29 Aug 11:26 PM
The Country‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injuredThe couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.29 Aug 09:09 PM
The CountrySnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
The CountryWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
The CountryDoctor shortage closes emergency departmentNationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.31 Jul 06:43 PM
The Country'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryRevealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two monthsThe Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.27 Jul 06:57 AM
The Country‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde homeA 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.04 Jul 07:06 AM
The CountryRoads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaosRoad closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.03 Jul 03:36 AM
The CountryPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
