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
The CountryPetition seeks rewrite of freshwater regulationsGroundswell NZ members launch petition, saying new rules are "unworkable."01 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryDog trial benefits Southland Charity HospitalThe Charity Hill dog trial was held on Friday and Saturday at Millers Flat.30 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryPerson dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crashA police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.30 Nov 12:45 AM
The CountryBeehives helping Folster Gardens bloom"It's been quite changing, as far as the garden goes, by having these critters about."23 Nov 07:30 PM
The CountryPhotography and farming the perfect mix for EdwinPhotography and farming provide the perfect mix for Edwin Mabonga.18 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountryAlliance water consent draws oppositionOpposition to Alliance's permit to release treated wastewater into Mataura River.18 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis testing at two Southland farms"It's important to note this is not an outbreak ... nor is it widespread."17 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountryContracting staff worries ease in Southland and OtagoMany firms employed and trained staff from the tourism and aviation sectors.10 Nov 10:00 PM
The Country'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.10 Nov 01:34 AM
The Country'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liabilityIn 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.10 Nov 01:09 AM
The CountryWhitebaiting a big part of Southlander's lifeNephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.09 Nov 04:58 PM
The CountryFirms fined over M. bovis safety issuesTwo companies fined after workers suffered chemical burns during M. bovis disinfection.08 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryLawyer-turned lettuce farmer expanding hydroponics businessAviation lawyer Angela Beazer a recent recipient of $2.5m Provincial Growth Fund loan.01 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryAlliance weathers the year's many challengesIt had been a year "quite out of the box" Alliance chief executive David Surveyor said.01 Nov 09:15 PM
