The CountryHundreds of litres of milk poured on blazeA dairy farmer's quick thinking helped save a family home from being devastated by fire.11 Oct 09:43 PM
The CountryHeavy rain for southHeavy rain is set to drench southern parts of the South Island. Westland, south of the glaciers, is expecting peak rainfalls up 10 Oct 10:39 PM
The CountryKayak death second blow for communityThe Kurow community has lost a second sportsman in tragic circumstances within 17 months.10 Oct 06:07 PM
The CountryClosure of bank branch 'disgusting'Milton residents are reeling from the news the town's last remaining bank will close, despite strong opposition.05 Oct 09:57 PM
The CountryPoison Creek damage outcryNeighbours of a Queensberry farm are concerned about earthworks ''obliterating'' a stream...05 Oct 09:41 PM
The CountryWinery owners fighting over share saleShareholders of a Central Otago winery are fighting over a share sale.03 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryHorse hospital great advanceThe days of dealing with the worst that Otago weather can throw at veterinarian Peter Gillespie might not be completely over. But 02 Oct 09:00 AM
The CountryEnd of era for retiring councillorStanding down after 27 years on the Otago Regional Council, Louise Croot refuses to say she is retiring. The 74-year-old said it 02 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryMilk tanker crash leaves one deadPolice are investigating after a milk tanker ran off the road in North Otago, killing the driver.01 Oct 06:08 PM
The CountryStay in - it's all rain and thunderstormsThis will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.30 Sep 06:16 PM
The CountryPipfruit growers preparing for boom timesWith a bright future predicted for Central Otago apples, the pipfruit industry is trying to address the challenges that come with success.29 Sep 09:48 PM
The CountryFears wallabies wilfully releasedThe Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.28 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryWATCH: Burn-off seen far and wideA massive smoke cloud rising near Milton yesterday prompted queries about the possibility of an explosion.27 Sep 09:18 PM
The CountrySpreading wallabies in Otago Regional Council's sightsWe will find you and we will kill you - that is the message the Otago Regional Council is set to issue today to Bennett's wallabies that enter Otago.27 Sep 08:09 PM
The CountryMan stabbed a sheep to death because he was hungryA Balclutha man who stabbed a sheep to death told the farmer he did it because he was hungry.27 Sep 07:56 PM
The CountryPressing matter with new baby, businessYoung Dunedin businesswoman Courteney Johnston has her hands full - quite literally.26 Sep 10:10 PM
The CountryFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
The CountryLog loading nears capacityLogging exports from Dunedin during the past weeks have been "heavy"...25 Sep 10:18 PM
The CountryLOTR tragedy: Pilot tried to clear cattleA Lord of the Rings sightseeing flight crashed, killing the pilot, after he flew low to clear livestock from the airstrip.22 Sep 05:40 PM
The CountryFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
The CountryMystery of the washed-up cowsUp to three dead cows have mysteriously washed up on a Dunedin beach this weekend.04 Sep 09:45 AM
The CountryMark Robinson's Fonterra UpdateFonterra's Southland/Otago Head Mark Robinson chats to The Country Early Edition's Dom George about what's happening in his patch at the moment.04 Aug 10:29 PM
The CountryFrom Farming to the NRL: Rory Ferguson signs with the BroncosRory Ferguson lives on a dairy farm in Milton, South Otago but not for long - he's just been signed with the Broncos. The Country Early Edition's Dom George spoke to him today.06 Jul 10:49 PM
DairyFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
The CountryRegulations among most challenging mattersWater quality, water quantity and local and regional government remain the principal challenges the collective agricultural industry faces, Phill Hunt believes.15 May 09:02 PM
The CountryFrost fighting trial for kiwi hot-air machineA new frost-fighting invention known as the 'Heat Ranger' is being trialled, with the hope it will be able to protect crops next winter.03 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryHot time down on the farmA teenage farmhand became an accidental hero after keeping a potentially disastrous scrub fire at bay.27 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy Holdings shareholders buy out remaining investorsShareholders of Dairy Holdings Ltd, which owns 58 dairy farms in the South Island, have bought shares owned by the collapsed South Canterbury Finance.02 Feb 08:45 PM
