The CountryJack Frost tipped to make appearanceMetservice says there is a possibility of light frosts in parts of Otago and Southland.15 Mar 06:48 PM
The CountryRevealed: The NZ town where most employers are hiringThe companies said their main challenge is the lack of a good, skilled workforce.13 Mar 08:40 PM
The CountryHowzat! Swede paddock cricket pitch mystery solvedThe paddock has been christened the MCG - the Mossburn Cricket Ground.09 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountrySam Hodsell wins Otago/Southland Young Farmer finalThe 50/50 sharemilker took out the top spot with a knockout score of 512 points.07 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryAnother 75,000 tonnes of toxic waste stored near Tiwai PointThe Bluff aluminium smelter says it does not yet know what to do with the material.07 Mar 09:03 PM
The Country'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to seasonBarnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.02 Mar 08:55 PM
The CountrySouthland A&P Show cancelled for the first time since WW2Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.01 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
The CountryGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
The CountryBeef breeders to get a taste of an ideal whitebait habitat"Surf and turf" theme for Limousin Beef Breeders' Society NZ's annual meeting this year.24 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountrySummer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31CA foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.23 Feb 12:45 AM
The CountryLife's ups and downs can't keep farmer out of rodeo saddleSouthland sheep and beef farmer back to rodeo after broken bones and a brain tumour.22 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryBuster musters a big cluster of admirersBuster the Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show's pet tent on Saturday.22 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountrySmelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beachThe smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.21 Feb 07:31 PM
The CountrySparky a live wire in the Southland deer industrySelf-confessed former townie Nathan Coburn never intended being a deer farmer.15 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryFarmers rally against 'unworkable' freshwater rules at meetingThe meeting near Gore last Thursday, was run by farmer's group Groundswell.14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryMPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burnsWorkers suffered minor or superficial burns to their arms, faces or hands.11 Feb 01:18 AM
The CountryGrowing numbers come to learn more about oats"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."09 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryLead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.09 Feb 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovernment 'left blind' on Tiwai PointMinister commissions clean-up study, casting doubt on Rio Tinto's own assessments.04 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRodeo star Casey Evans wrangles sponsorship dealCatlins songstress, farmer and rodeo barrel racer has caught the attention of Wrangler.03 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOpen Country low key on big profit riseNo room for complacency, says chairman.03 Feb 04:28 AM
The CountryTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
The CountryRoad cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapseSafety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.21 Jan 05:22 PM
The Country'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to comeMetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.20 Jan 10:02 PM
The CountryTaranaki teen takes top spot at a national dairy youth campNeko McDonald wins Paramount Cup at National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp in Southland.19 Jan 02:45 AM
OpinionBryan Leyland: The good and bad news about the Tiwai Point reprieveOpinion: Closing the Southland smelter would be bad for the economy and the environment.18 Jan 08:41 PM
The CountryGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
The CountryWeather draws good crowd for Winton A&P Show"Stunning" weather played a big part in the success of the Winton A&P show at the weekend.18 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountrySouthland farmer voted off Alliance boardRussell Drummond narrowly voted off the board of Alliance Group.17 Dec 07:45 PM
The CountryOtago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ reportReport measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.15 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryFresh milk vending machine business takes off"The goal is to make sure everyone has a chance to try milk how it should be."04 Dec 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeal Barclay: The promise of hydrogen power could be greater than we thinkOpinion: Looking closer at the opportunity at Tiwai Pt stacks the case more in favour.03 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryPlenty of work for blueberry pickers at Southland orchardOrchard manager Simon Bardon says this season a "great opportunity" for employing locals.03 Dec 12:30 AM
