The CountryWest Otago dairy farm reaping the rewards of maize cropGrowing maize on more of his land is a gamble Matt Haugh is willing to take.30 May 12:45 AM
The Country'Exciting developments': NZ's largest egg business moving to free-rangeZeagold Nutrition is NZ's biggest egg producer with1.3 million hens.28 May 07:00 PM
The CountryFarmer Steve Kerr's lifelong love of working dogsWorking dogs are a big part of Steve Kerr's life on the farm and in competitive events.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFlyovers to check winter grazing ahead of new regulationsThe first of three sets of flyovers would take place next month in Otago.25 May 01:00 AM
The CountryNorth Otago irrigation company in receivershipDispute about a cost blowout leaves Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company in receivership.25 May 12:00 AM
The CountrySeasonal workers 'neglected, mistreated and exploited' - reportSeasonal workers are forced into cramped conditions, restricted and mistreated - report.22 May 11:24 PM
The CountryDeath of ex-All Black's mum ruled an accidentSuzanne Hore, 67, died in fall from a vehicle on a Central Otago farm in November 2019.20 May 08:22 AM
The CountryLive: 'Hunker down' - tornado's trail of destruction: buildings damaged, roads closed; polar blast hits NZLevin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.19 May 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Offensive, objectionable odours' upset neighbourAn 80sq m part of a neighbour's property "wet, stagnant, usable" area, court finds19 May 12:00 AM
The CountryIcy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the wayStrong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.18 May 10:55 PM
The CountryCold weather and blustery gales on the wayA storm is brewing over Tasmania which will help push a cold front in over New Zealand.17 May 12:44 AM
The Country'Common sense' Farming company fined $5000 after burning tyresTheir lawyer argued they did not know it was illegal.16 May 09:02 PM
The Country'Real hazardous': Warning as bales coming loose off trucksBales pose a serious risk to road users because they weigh up to two tonnes.15 May 10:45 PM
The CountryNate Smith keen to share his sustainable inshore fishing modelThird-generation fisherman wants others to learn his "recipe" for sustainability.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAuckland pupils get a real rural experience in West OtagoPapakura High School students spent a day on eight separate dairy farms in the district.08 May 08:30 PM
The Country'Impossible process': Travel declarations a headache for overseas trophy huntersTravellers arriving in NZ are "wound up - just about in tears".06 May 07:00 PM
The Country'Bit of a juggle': Leo Edginton runs six dogs in South Island champsLarry, Kim, Bully, Robert, Deano, Bert keep top dog triallist busy at South Island champs.05 May 03:00 AM
The CountryCalves go for good prices at Upper Clutha on-farm salePrices "well up" on last year at back-to-back sales at five stations in the Upper Clutha.04 May 11:00 PM
The CountrySanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryRare 'giant' oarfish found washed up on South Island beachThe creature was last seen in Dunedin in 2015.26 Apr 02:40 AM
The CountryDiverse entries from Otago/Southland for Ballance Farm Environment AwardsSouthern entries include egg production, timber, deer and dairy farming operations.23 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryQueenstown-Glenorchy road to temporarily reopen after slip caused by stormThe road was closed at about 8am yesterday leaving Glenorchy cut off.21 Apr 09:31 PM
The Country'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits QueenstownA lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.20 Apr 09:46 PM
The Country'Invasion of privacy': Residents annoyed by vineyard lasersResidents angry at bird-scaring lasers lighting up their living rooms like a dance party.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWorker shortage doesn't hinder Central Otago wine harvestGrowers and winemakers look likely to harvest all of their fruit for the 2022 vintage.19 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay almond-growing trial could be extended to Central OtagoAlmonds have grown wild in Central Otago for many years.18 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryFamily-owned pet food business flying high on the seeds of successTopflite has grown to be New Zealand's largest bird, rabbit and guinea pig feed provider.18 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryWhy 'Amy the Vet' is happy going out on her ownOtago vet Amy Watts has decided to give starting her own practice "a crack".16 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryOmicron wave lingers in southRural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.13 Apr 06:55 PM
The Country'Next year will be huge': Borders open too late for international huntersHunting tourism providers say bookings for next year are already flooding in.13 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation landTenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.12 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryFarmer given home detention for unlicensed firearmsA Lauder farmer has avoided a prison sentence for having 12 firearms without a licence.11 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryGold in them hills? Otago on the cusp of another gold rushSpike in prices mean eyes have turned to what could be left in goldfields.10 Apr 08:04 AM
The CountryForest & Bird members' labour of love at Lake Hāwea StationLake Hāwea Station has an important relationship with Central Otago Forest & Bird.09 Apr 05:00 PM
