The CountryMPs to deliver party messages on meat industryRepresentatives from major political parties will discuss visions for the meat industry21 Jul 12:01 AM
The CountryBig wet: Authorities warn about floodingFlood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.20 Jul 08:03 PM
The CountryHunker down - potent new storm on wayA second significant winter storm threatens to bring flooding, snow and gales.19 Jul 01:17 AM
The CountryNZ's 2017 rural bachelor still singleFieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.15 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryHundreds without power, people trapped as storm continues to batter NZSnow is continuing to fall across both islands and not expected to let up until tomorrow.12 Jul 06:25 PM
The CountryFlights delayed, road closures as weather worsensWrap up warm folks, as the heavy snow is only just getting started.12 Jul 08:13 AM
The CountryLive: Fresh weather warnings for NorthAuckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.11 Jul 11:52 PM
The CountryWorst storm of year: Snow in south, Desert Rd closedThe North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.11 Jul 07:43 PM
The CountrySnow, rain and black ice as cold front movesSnow is falling in Central Otago as the anticipated wintry blast hits the far south.10 Jul 10:47 PM
The CountryWatch: Bonamia not detected in wild Bluff oystersMPI says no Bonamia ostreae detected in latest testing of the Bluff wild oyster fishery.10 Jul 10:21 PM
The CountryFour days of hell: Worst weather of the year to hitUp to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.10 Jul 04:31 AM
The CountrySnow, rain and gales in time for holidaysSnow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.10 Jul 12:14 AM
The CountryDream home with a view that almost wasn'tSome might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.09 Jul 08:56 PM
The CountryHeavy snow on the way for both islandsIt may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.08 Jul 03:17 AM
The CountryCalves hit on highwayPolice looking for owner and driver after wandering calves hit and injured late at night.30 Jun 03:56 AM
The CountryInvestment in Christchurch ag facility a blow for DunedinDozens of Dunedin-based jobs to shift north as Govt announces funding for Lincoln facility29 Jun 11:53 PM
The CountryDead man a 'well-respected' farmerJohn Alexander Deans died when his ute collided with a tourist bus near Roxburgh this week29 Jun 09:01 PM
The CountryPregnant sheep killed in weekend attackMan woke up find three of his sheep slaughtered for meat and lambs inside them discarded.28 Jun 01:48 AM
The CountryMerino's arrival re-enactedA stuffed merino and a frozen pig played key roles in a re-enactment of Cook's landing.23 Jun 10:18 PM
The CountryStunning showdown between seal and octopusA life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.21 Jun 05:21 AM
The CountryNo timeline for oyster removalMPI has admitted it's unsure how long it will take to remove infected oysters.19 Jun 01:02 AM
The CountrySerious storm forecast to hit NZNorthern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.17 Jun 10:56 PM
The CountrySharing the dream in Kaitangata, one year onHow have things changed in Kaitangata once year since it made international headlines?17 Jun 09:08 PM
The CountryArmidale stud fleece strikes goldArmidale merino stud win almost all fine wool titles in National Golden Fleece competition16 Jun 12:55 AM
The CountryCold snap: Monster 6m waves expectedRoads are closed and Cook Strait crossings suspended as wild weather wallops country.13 Jun 06:39 PM
The CountryTemperatures plunge as snowstorms roll inTomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.12 Jun 11:11 PM
The CountryStewart Island oysters to goOysters will be pulled from the water at Stewart Island in a bid to save the industry12 Jun 03:09 AM
The CountryMinistry slammed for inaction over oystersThe Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice09 Jun 01:29 AM
BDBDThe CountryHarvard's dairy farms buyer yet to lodge applicationThe OIO hasn't received an application from reported buyer of Harvard's NZ dairy farms.07 Jun 01:39 AM
The CountryFreeze-dried ice cream a winning idea"It doesn't melt, it doesn't fall off the cone, it doesn't give you brain freeze"03 Jun 09:18 PM
The CountrySediment run-off still big problem in South OtagoSouth Otago streams face ''major problems'' from sediment run-off.22 May 06:33 AM
The CountryEast Otago farm award came from hard workSimon Engelbrecht isn't one to shy away from hard work.22 May 04:11 AM
The CountryCall to stop wallaby spread in Central OtagoWallabies are a threat to Otago, say farmers. And they are coming.22 May 03:43 AM
The CountryTime for planting trees in earnestWhen Labour swept into power in 1984, the farming scene changed radically22 May 01:11 AM
