The CountryCoronavirus: Bluff Oyster Festival cancelledThe annual Bluff Oyster Festival that was to be held in May is now off the table.18 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryIs there a moose on the loose in Fiordland?A man hunting for proof a moose still roams a deep south forest gets a surprise.05 Mar 05:13 AM
The Country'Chick scientists' councillor told to quitKen Cochrane given until Friday to quit after his comments about whitebait working group.26 Feb 05:21 PM
The CountryFarmers need to speed up adaptation to changing climate - reportPossible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.25 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryFines, confiscation for illegal whitebaiting methodsStratford wins Southern Shears open final,his first in the event after 24 years of trying.19 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountrySouthland forestry firm's innovative use for offcuts"We like timber, we don't want to see it go to waste, we want to be able to use it."18 Feb 08:29 PM
The Country'Bath bombs for cows' - innovation at WaimumuRural folk got creative at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu last week.18 Feb 02:49 AM
The CountrySouthland couple show tractor pull skills at Southern Field DaysBrett and Lisa Heslip are both enthusiasts of tractor pull.18 Feb 02:45 AM
The CountryAg Proud NZ working to nurture rural wellbeingIt's been a tough time to be a farmer in the South lately.18 Feb 02:30 AM
The Country'Extraordinary generosity': Building donated for Southland Charity Hospital"A true reflection of our Southland community, and the generosity of Southlanders."18 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountrySouthland prepares for potential problems from ex-tropical cyclone UesiCivil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.16 Feb 12:59 AM
The CountryRio Tinto blasted by Environment Minister David ParkerMinister says company has 'outrageously' attempted to avoid cleaning up its own mess.12 Feb 06:06 PM
The CountryFloods add to tough times for Mataura contract milkers"We will finish with contract milking for the time being" says Kelly Macvey.12 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountrySouthland floods: Farmer's rugby team mates pitch inBy last Tuesday afternoon, Mike Henderson's farm was underwater.10 Feb 11:15 PM
The Country'Farmy Army' helps flood-affected Southland farmersVolunteers spent the weekend visiting farms that experienced damage from floods.10 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryLooters burgle flood-abandoned homesHomes looted after devastating Southland floods.09 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryFloods: Southland and Otago farmers waiting to count costFlooding left hundreds of farms underwater and resulted in lost livestock, ruined crops.06 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
The CountryWaterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge costTotal costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.06 Feb 04:44 PM
The CountrySouthland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents sayCars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.06 Feb 02:07 AM
The CountryLive: Southland flooding - Gore residents allowed backSouthland begins to enter recovery mode from a massive flooding event.05 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryFlooding impact severe for over 100 dairy farmsMilk unable to be collected and effluent management systems impacted says DairyNZ.05 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryFears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stashThe chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.04 Feb 09:49 PM
The CountryLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
The Country'Very afraid and freezing cold': Tourists thought they'd die in West Coast floods'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'04 Feb 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBankers spruik Tiwai, as analysts predict smelter will be soldRio Tinto would be better off paying someone $200m to take Tiwai Pt smelter off it.04 Feb 04:43 AM
The CountryIncredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers strandedVideo footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.03 Feb 04:40 PM
The CountryMinister considers Glenaray Station submissionsGlenaray has been farmed by the Pinckney family for five generations.02 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryShocking photos reveal destruction of wetlandsNew Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.01 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm find leads to new healthcare export industryAccidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.30 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryWeather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South IslandMetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.29 Jan 05:38 PM
The CountrySouthlander letting go of farm owned by family for a century"I shouldn't be selling it ...family farms are the backbone of New Zealand".28 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryA perfect day for all who like 'farm stuff'Thousands turn up to three-day event hosted by the Edendale Vintage Machinery Club.26 Jan 09:15 PM
