The Country'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits QueenstownA lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.20 Apr 09:46 PM
The Country'Invasion of privacy': Residents annoyed by vineyard lasersResidents angry at bird-scaring lasers lighting up their living rooms like a dance party.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWorker shortage doesn't hinder Central Otago wine harvestGrowers and winemakers look likely to harvest all of their fruit for the 2022 vintage.19 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central OtagoAlmonds have grown wild in Central Otago for many years.18 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryFamily-owned pet food business flying high on the seeds of successTopflite has grown to be New Zealand's largest bird, rabbit and guinea pig feed provider.18 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryWhy 'Amy the Vet' is happy going out on her ownOtago vet Amy Watts has decided to give starting her own practice "a crack".16 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryOmicron wave lingers in southRural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.13 Apr 06:55 PM
The Country'Next year will be huge': Borders open too late for international huntersHunting tourism providers say bookings for next year are already flooding in.13 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation landTenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.12 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryFarmer given home detention for unlicensed firearmsA Lauder farmer has avoided a prison sentence for having 12 firearms without a licence.11 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryGold in them hills? Otago on the cusp of another gold rushSpike in prices mean eyes have turned to what could be left in goldfields.10 Apr 08:04 AM
The CountryForest & Bird members' labour of love at Lake Hāwea StationLake Hāwea Station has an important relationship with Central Otago Forest & Bird.09 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury family's passion for music and farmingThe Talbots create children's music - when they don't have their hands full with farming.09 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryQueenstown farmer has never had to irrigate so lateChris Dagg predicts he'll need to irrigate for at least another couple of weeks.08 Apr 05:30 PM
The CountryWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
The Country'We love this location': Taupō farming family move to East OtagoThe Lozell family have no regrets moving more than 1000km south to own a bigger farm.06 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryFarmers buy lambs to fatten over winterPrices were up at an annual on-farm lamb sale near Kyeburn last week.06 Apr 10:30 PM
The Country'Pretty excited': First dusting of snow for the year fallsSki fields in Queenstown woke to a nice surprise this morning.06 Apr 10:26 PM
The Country'He would be smiling down': Hunting competition a tribute to TobyToby Hope was killed in 2018 when his vehicle left the road not far from parent's farm.06 Apr 10:00 PM
The Country'Full steam ahead' for South Island Sheep Dog Trial ChampsOver 200 triallists & 500 dogs to compete on Earnscleugh Station for five days from May 2.06 Apr 09:00 PM
The Country'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hitsHeavy rain across the country is also expected today.06 Apr 01:06 AM
The CountryPlug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 yearsLast decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.05 Apr 11:14 PM
The Country'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in FiordlandLuisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.05 Apr 12:43 AM
The CountrySouth Otago farmers say past summer one of the driestConserve-water notices & fire bans were a continual feature in the district this summer.04 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryRace against time to find missing father and sonCold weather is set to hit the region today.04 Apr 07:18 PM
The Country'Unseasonal snowfall' possible as front nearsa front is expected to move up the South Island tomorrow.03 Apr 08:39 PM
The CountrySurfing For Farmers hits the right spot in South Otago"Week on week we're seeing more and more of us in the water."02 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryWoman charged after stealing $14,500 worth of meat from catering companyThe theft happened while she was an employee of the company.31 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryDrought declared in Otago, Southland; Government pledges supportAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.31 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryEasing of bovine tuberculosis restrictions in OtagoSome farmers won't have to test for bovine tuberculosis before moving stock off-farm.30 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryLake Onslow fieldwork under way, consents lodgedPaperwork and field observations are underway for pumped hydro storage project.30 Mar 05:31 PM
The CountryNeighbourly poaching case continues as judge hunts for truthMark Walter, 62, was due to be sentenced for unlawful hunting yesterday.29 Mar 08:58 PM
The CountryHow Jules Webley is helping farmers understand carbon farmingJules Webley is researching the ETS and carbon forestry in NZ.28 Mar 10:15 PM
The Country'Very proud': Central Otago farmer delighted at Campion's successThe Power of the Dog was filmed on Philippa Pope's Ida Valley farm.28 Mar 10:00 PM
