The CountryDrought hits Southland and OtagoDamien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.30 Jan 03:19 AM
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 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 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 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 CountryWrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in MahenoA fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.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
The Country$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campersBreaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.23 Jan 12:51 AM
The CountryMowing tipped as Luggate scrub fire sourceA scrub fire in Luggate is thought to have been started by a mower.22 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryCentral Otago 'Women in Wine' group to support female advancement in industryA Central Otago "Women in Wine'' group will hopefully result in more women involvement.22 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryOnline tools to record wallaby sightings in OtagoA "dramatic increase'' in the number of wallaby sightings have been reported in Otago.22 Jan 06:30 PM
The CountryMachinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha in QueenstownA spark from a power harrow caused a large fire near Jacks Point in Queenstown.22 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryHorse riding: Waitahuna youngster following in dad's footstepsLexie Nicholl, a Waitahuna youngster took part in her first competitive event yesterday.22 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb: Exports drive red meat prices upRed meat export receipts hit a record high for the December quarter.21 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryRecord log exports concern NZ housing processorsRecord log exports last year could mean building timber shortages for domestic New Zealand21 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryBiodynamic 'peppering' to battle bunniesMoeraki residents turn to alternative pest control in the battle against rabbits.21 Jan 09:39 PM
The CountryTree cutting rights proposal criticised by Forest Owners AssociationThe govt's about-turn on forestry could undermine proposed billion tree planting programme21 Jan 09:30 PM
