The CountryBlair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battleHis death comes after a fight like no other.10 Oct 11:53 PM
The CountrySouthland MP Hamish Walker lends a lambing handHamish Walker came to the rescue after spying a bleeding ewe on its side as he drove by.09 Oct 04:31 AM
The CountryBad weather affects hogget lambing in SouthlandRecent wet and windy weather meant farmers had ''high losses''.08 Oct 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhich regions are still beating Auckland?Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.08 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryGore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmersAbout 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.03 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
The CountryRegional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrantsSimon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.23 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountrySouthland farmers raise concerns at water events"It is not fair the water quality issues be blamed only on dairy farmers".16 Sep 03:57 AM
The CountrySimmental's success no surprise to Otago breedersWarren and Steph Burgess have been breeding Simmentals for 38 years.09 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountrySouthland shearer wins dream All Blacks supporter trip"It was all a bit overwhelming and something I didn't expect" said Ash Murray.09 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryWatch: Calf-handling video prompts farm investigationNZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.06 Sep 08:44 PM
The CountryMP fears new water regulations could threaten farmersClutha-Southland MP says tighter freshwater regulations could put farmers out of business.04 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryMataura Valley Milk seeks investors as cashflow issues draw nearInfant formula producer Mataura Valley Milk can pay its bills for about another month.04 Sep 03:30 AM
The CountrySheep winter grazing research project beginsProject to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".04 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryPromising signs for future oyster seasonsGood breeding season and low parasite numbers positive signs for Foveaux Strait oysters.01 Sep 11:41 PM
The CountryBeekeeping hits the sweet spot for former office workerSouthland beekeeper Steph Munro reckons has definitely found "her calling".26 Aug 11:15 PM
The CountryPay rise 'bittersweet' victory for Sanford workersEmployees voted unanimously to accept fishing company's pay offer.25 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryOpinions differ on whitebait levels in SouthlandSome whitebaiters are annoyed at suggestions that stocks were decreasing.21 Aug 10:00 PM
The Country'Widespread support' for deer industry's advance partiesAPs set up to help deer farmers achieve personal & business goals by farming deer well.20 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryNZ farms taken off Aussie animal rights websiteActivist group Aussie Farms had listed Southland farms on an online map.20 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryWinter grazing taskforce members announcedThe 10-member taskforce includes environmentalist Angus Robson.19 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryWinter grazing: 'We've had farmers intimidate us' - activistsActivists insist campaign was not to target farmers, but the winter grazing system.13 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTensions escalate over winter grazing in MossburnJohn Douglas wants environmentalists to talk to farmers rather than take photos at night.12 Aug 02:53 AM
The CountryAngus bull worth $10,000 shot deadPolice said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.06 Aug 08:45 PM
The CountryMP: Why I'm fighting whitebaiting changesComment: Whitebaiting is a tradition for many New Zealanders, writes Sarah Dowie.06 Aug 03:37 AM
The CountrySouthlanders sceptical of Govt's steps to cut emissionsConcerns raised at "Action on Agricultural Emissions" consultation in Invercargill.05 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryReal characters at Southern Indoor Charity Dog TrialOrganisers say having trial indoors is ideal as the weather can be "pretty iffy".04 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountrySelling record-breaking dogs runs in familyThe Parkers have a reputation for producing top working dogs.02 Aug 03:45 AM
The CountryBid for Lumsden Maternity Centre inquiry fails"Instead of putting the people first, the Government is putting itself first.''31 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryBison traffic jam a highlight of TeenAg USA exchange"I was surprised by how big bison are. They were everywhere, including on the roads".30 Jul 02:45 AM
The CountryEnvironmentalists target winter cropping issuesCampaign launcher Angus Robson says he has seen things he felt he could not walk past.29 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryBluff oyster festival returningOne of Southland's most anticipated events will be back on the menu next year.25 Jul 11:15 PM
The CountryAt $10k this pooch is in a league of his ownThe first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.24 Jul 06:48 PM
The CountrySouthland beekeepers advised to check for AFB"I know it's traumatic to destroy a hive, but if you don't, you will spread it."19 Jul 12:15 AM
