The Country'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."10 Oct 01:59 AM
The CountryDry socks and secret chocs: 23 tips for farming a Southland springOPINION: Pete Gardyne knows what he's on about, he's been farming for over 20 years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryWet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animalsSome parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.22 Sep 11:18 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.18 Sep 05:02 PM
The CountryPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
The CountrySouth Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow loomsWith lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.12 Sep 04:22 AM
The CountryPrecision fermentation resource released for Southland farmersProject lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.01 Sep 10:48 PM
The CountryRiverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vesselCoastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.04 Aug 07:56 AM
The Country33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
The CountryFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
The CountryCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
The CountryNo map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forestWith temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.14 Jul 10:46 PM
The Country'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'20 Jun 11:30 PM
The Country'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday HonourNZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.02 Jun 07:59 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'15 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Ridiculous': Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital EDBy the time he was seen, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.26 Apr 08:09 PM
The CountryWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
The CountryDairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workersThree Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.08 Apr 12:51 AM
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
