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
The CountryTrapping ‘library’ receives council grantTaieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.19 Jun 08:29 PM
The CountryTwo hurt in North Otago farm accidentFirst response unit and a helicopter responded to the incident on private farmland.19 Jun 01:18 AM
The Country‘Stubborn’ Otago farmer sells land for new airportBreakthrough in impasse over proposed runway about 25 minutes drive from Cromwell.30 May 07:04 PM
The Country'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
The CountrySteven and Kellie Nichol win Otago Ballance Farm Environment AwardsNichol family has been farming at Clarks Junction in Otago hinterland for over 150 years.10 Apr 09:54 PM
The CountryWork to curb 'plagues' of rabbits steps up in OtagoNon-compliant properties instructed to follow the region’s rabbit control rules.06 Apr 02:18 AM
The Country‘Extreme’ summer has southern farmers feeling ignoredRecent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland.26 Mar 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOtis oat-milk brings production back home to new plantOtago oat-milk brand is backed by former Trump wingman Chris Liddell and chef Nadia Lim.20 Mar 11:00 AM
The CountryWild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beastResidents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.08 Mar 05:12 PM
The CountryBody found in search for missing hunter above Dart River near GlenorchyThe search for the missing man has been going on for six days.19 Feb 05:28 PM
The CountryWinemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.24 Jan 05:49 PM
The Country'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal huntingLandowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.23 Jan 12:31 AM
