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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAmmonia leak at meat-processing plant in SouthlandFire crews have isolated part of the building.22 Mar 01:20 AM
The CountrySouthland farmer's best wheat crop in 48 yearsMike Solari still "very happy" with result, despite not winning a Guinness World Record.14 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountrySouthern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competitionJudge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.10 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryMid Oreti Catchment Group share ideasIdeas flowed at the Mid Oreti Catchment Group's planning meeting last week.09 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryLack of Halal butchers a threat to Southland's meat processing sectorReport says Southland has "significant vulnerability" due to lack of halal slaughtermen.27 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryFlights to check Southland paddocks for winter grazing risksEnvironment Southland Staff will also be assessing paddocks from the roadside.20 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryKaramea Highway reopening this week after work to clear 30 slipsThe town has been nearly completely cut off since February 9.20 Feb 08:16 PM
The Country'Good little cow' wins big at Southland Otago Jersey Cattle Breeders Club competitionBeledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.16 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountrySouthlanders clean up at dog trialsThe championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.16 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryAlex Field wins Young Farmer Otago Southland regional finalMossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.13 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryMarathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospitalThe money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.11 Feb 03:45 AM
The CountryLabour shortage hitting shearers in the South"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."08 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryYoung Farmer of the Year regional finals set to kick off"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."08 Feb 09:30 PM
The Country'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for CovidReports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.08 Feb 07:45 PM
The CountryTiwai Point announcement good news - Southland leadersThe murky future of the aluminium smelter got murkier yesterday.08 Feb 07:15 PM
The CountryRio Tinto says it wants to delay closure of Tiwai Point SmelterThe smelter was expected to close in 2024.08 Feb 12:52 AM
The CountryBalfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheepBlair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.05 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryField day will update oat growing trials"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."29 Jan 04:30 PM
The CountryLincoln Uni PhD student awarded for Southland soil research programmeKirstin Deuss led a long-term field study on soil and catchment hydrology in Southland.25 Jan 01:15 AM
The CountryFloyd Haare wins open final at Tapawera ShearsFloyd Haare is the fifth open-final winner from Southland this season23 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryPerendale ram sells for $15,500Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the auction in Gore.18 Jan 11:00 PM
The Country24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity HospitalThe rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.18 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryStag fetches $135K at annual saleA record price for Netherdale Red Deer Stud which was holding its 35th sale.16 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryFamily 'devastated' as pounamu missing from Blair Vining's graveKaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.27 Dec 01:50 AM
The CountryOtago lifestyle blocks top $1 million"Perhaps property purchases are the panacea for postponed travel propositions."21 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryAccident leads to appreciation of life for Kate DunleveyDunedin-based environmental management consultant broke her neck in two places in October.20 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryMove over Rover: South's most popular working dog name revealedOver 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.15 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryGood start to ram sale season in the SouthHigh commodity prices were fuelling ram sales but buyers continued to "look for quality".15 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryFairlight Station sticking with venisonStation manager Simon Wright reckons venison prices will "bounce back".15 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryKids and calves at 'fun day' in Gore"The smiles of pride on faces as animals were paraded were priceless."14 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryMt Benger A and P show cancelledThe only other time the show had been cancelled was during World War 2.13 Dec 08:00 PM
