The CountryCyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closureHeavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.01 Feb 11:48 PM
The CountryEvents throughout Otago to offer advice for farmersEvents to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.31 Jan 08:10 PM
The CountryOtago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protestTwo Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.31 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryWelsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P ShowFierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show31 Jan 03:01 AM
The CountryRemembering rain will comeSearing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.31 Jan 01:45 AM
The CountryLong-term effects of drought on farmers consideredThe public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.31 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryStinky super corpse flower open soon at Dunedin Botanic GardensA rare corpse plant is set to bloom at Dunedin Botanic Gardens soon.30 Jan 11:00 PM
The Country37.4C! NZ sizzles but look what's in store nowMiddlemarch Otago strikes 37.4C in another day of blazing heat.30 Jan 04:54 AM
The CountrySynlait milk price forecast stays at $6.50Synlait has reaffirmed its $6.50 milk price for the current 2017-18 season.30 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryRecord temperature hits Clyde as Otago sweltersNiwa says Clyde's 36.7C is town's hottest temperature on record, while Cheviot hits 37C.30 Jan 03:40 AM
The CountryDrought hits Southland and OtagoDamien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.30 Jan 03:19 AM
The CountryAlexandra subdivision consent declined by Central Otago District CouncilA subdivision planned at the site of the William Hill Winery is not allowed to go ahead.29 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryPositive freedom camping initiatives sought in QueenstownPublic input on ways to deal with the challenges posed by freedom campers is being sought.29 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryRain's benefit likely to be short-livedRain forecast for later in the week welcome but its effect would be relatively short-lived29 Jan 09:42 PM
The CountryDrought may turn to deluge for SouthDeluge will be a relief for Southern farmers but will it be helpful or destructive?29 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountrySouthern farmers feel the heat as crops failFarmers are facing hard decisions on destocking and replanting failed winter feed crops.29 Jan 08:58 PM
The CountryFrequent calls keep chopper pilots busyNo shortage of callouts for helicopter companies in Central Otago and the Lakes District.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryMayor's freedom camping frustrations airedCentral Otago mayor writes 1500-word post online about freedom camping in the district.29 Jan 02:29 AM
The CountryRaising profile of farm careersOlivia Ross wants to try and narrow the urban-rural divide.29 Jan 02:13 AM
The CountryCity Forests confident of good resultDunedin City Council-owned City Forests quietly confident in a strong financial result.29 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryStand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40CYou think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMystery deaths of extremely endangered birds: what's killing our gulls?Second time there have been mass deaths of endangered species at NZ breeding colony.26 Jan 06:30 PM
The CountryIllegal spotlighters shoot near campersPolice need help finding a group of illegal spotlighters who fired shots near campers.26 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryHeatwave in Otago, Southland prompts health warningA predicted heatwave has public health officials warning people in Otago and Southland.26 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryQueenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heatWanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.26 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryMajority of freedom camping fines unpaid in Waitaki DistrictMany freedom campers in the Waitaki District are not paying their fines.25 Jan 11:56 PM
The CountryQueenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into riverQueenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.25 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryWanaka A&P Show tickets go onlineWanaka A&P Show tickets can now be bought online.25 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRanfurly rider chosen for trip to TexasAmanda Voice is the youngest person in the riding team.25 Jan 02:28 AM
The CountryWrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in MahenoA fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.24 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryOtago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in AlexandraA honey extraction plant in Alexandra is set to process tonnes of honey in the district.24 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryMachinery cause of second Jacks Point fire in QueenstownFire crews yesterday scrambled to the second grass fire at Jacks Point in five days.24 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryPan Pac to keep watch on escalating log pricesA weather eye is being kept on escalating log prices by Japanese-owned Pan Pac Forest.23 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryDrought support events being run in SouthlandFarmers and rural support professionals have been invited to attend free drought support.23 Jan 06:30 PM
