The CountryLeon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - justSamuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.02 Apr 11:15 PM
The CountryDoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in FiordlandIt took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.01 Apr 06:59 PM
The CountryLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
The CountryBluecliffs couple avoided standoff with police over evacuationBluecliffs couple have until 11am today to get out of the seaside community.08 Mar 09:53 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryHome grown: Couple launch jersey business with their own sheep's woolYou don’t get any more home grown than Tim and Esta Naylor’s range of jerseys.26 Feb 08:25 PM
The CountryStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
The CountryNo run of the mill oats: Naming honour for familyFive generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.21 Feb 09:54 PM
The Country‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland streamPeople are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.20 Feb 05:38 AM
The Country'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
The Country'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
The Country'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking recordBond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.09 Feb 06:00 AM
The Country'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battleBut Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.09 Feb 02:20 AM
The CountrySouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
The CountryClose race for top places in National shearing circuitSo far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.01 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
The Country$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissionsThe move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.25 Jan 11:39 PM
The Country'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
The CountryTrail walkers trespassed after cutting through active logging siteTrail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.20 Jan 07:25 PM
The CountryShearing world record smashed in SouthlandForde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.14 Jan 10:46 PM
The CountryNo regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural SouthlandFamilies say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.11 Jan 10:32 PM
The CountryBack-country horse paddock restoration to continueWairio Hack Club raising money to buy waratahs and wire to restore more horse paddocks.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensationShe couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.07 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country'It will be hard': Couple call time on Southland sheep farm after 81 years'I’ll miss going out to the shed and welding something up or fixing a broken motor.'22 Nov 10:22 PM
The Country‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
The CountryMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
The CountryFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
The CountryJustice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducksDrakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.31 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitrationA2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.16 Oct 10:53 PM
