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
The CountryOne dead after tractor rolls into stream near WintonPolice spokeswoman says officers responded to reports of an accident about 3pm.20 Feb 07:25 AM
The CountryConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal huntingLandowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.23 Jan 12:31 AM
The CountryBuyers opt for style over substance at deer sales"There is a lot of deer around so buyers are being really selective."18 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryGore’s deputy mayor resigns after call to fire himGore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.01 Dec 04:39 PM
The CountryNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
The CountryHeavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, SouthlandParticular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.17 Nov 10:39 PM
The Country'Total package': Angus bull fetches $24,000“We had a budget and we blew it, but it was the right bull for them.”25 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountrySouthland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claimsStaff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".10 Oct 03:44 AM
The CountryLong-established stud forging a new path in SouthlandWaikato's Lyncrest Holstein Friesians has made itself a new home in Southland.08 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFulfilling the family dream of a successful Southland farm"We're setting up the business for the kids as well, to secure their future."12 Sep 02:00 AM
