The CountryThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
The Country'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floodsLast month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySearchers find body of fisherman swept off rocksThe alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.03 Oct 08:16 AM
LiveThe CountryWild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to QueenstownThe wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.02 Oct 12:20 AM
The Country'Saved my life': Former Southland Stags prop's life-changing decisionDayna Cunningham went from 172kg to 98kg in a move that changed his life for the better.01 Oct 10:07 PM
The Country‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
The CountryHow Ben Dooley aims to change farming stereotypesSouthland farmer is passionate about educating others on modern farming practices.03 Sep 10:10 PM
The Country900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
The CountryDistressing footage of sheep struggling in mudMPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.16 Aug 06:40 PM
The CountryWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
The Country'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryThief jailed for 'impulsive and directionless' offendingA Southland man is responsible for a spike in burglaries from August 2021 to June 2022.25 Jul 07:48 PM
The Country‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppyBlair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.05 Jul 06:46 PM
The CountryPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
The CountryGore Mayor Ben Bell and councillors apologise to CEO, will work togetherGore District Council CEO and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside.21 Jun 08:18 AM
The CountryGore council throws out petition to oust CEOA petition with 4858 signatures was calling for Stephen Parry to leave his post.13 Jun 07:59 AM
The CountryBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
The CountryGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
The CountryCouncil staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chairGore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.15 May 09:29 AM
The CountryGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
The Country'Thought it was a possum': Dozens of 'odd-looking' birds fall from skyFallen muttonbirds have reportedly been found in Southland, the Queenstown area and Otago.11 May 05:59 AM
The CountrySnow begins settling in Southland as first taste of winter begins to biteAbout 10cm of snow has settled on State Highway 94.10 May 08:58 AM
The CountryA2 Milk makes sweeping changes to US, Mataura Valley teamA2 Milk has unveiled staff changes to its top management team.09 May 05:22 AM
The CountryMan shot on opening day of duck hunting seasonPolice say the man was taken to hospital after being hit by shotgun pellets.07 May 06:46 PM
The CountryNew system for wintering at Awatere StationAwatere Station returns to using an all-grass wintering system.03 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Remembering soldiers pastLest we forget.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
The CountrySpilled milk closes state highwayThe road is expected to be closed for some time while the milk is cleaned up.16 Apr 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCentral Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidatorsIRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.06 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryGrant Brothers win Southland Ballance Farm Environment AwardsCameron and Robert Grant's future-focused farming practices clinch them the award.05 Apr 03:07 AM
The CountryNearly 150 years of dairying history under the hammerDairy farmers Graham Smith and Debbie Mercer to have online herd dispersal sale in April.28 Mar 09:14 PM
