The CountryNorth Otago deer venture enters new territoryFarther and daughter team launch Kauru Hill Venison initiative.05 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryRabbit eradication project 'a really, really successful story'Pest Free Pisa Moorings has eradicated an estimated 90 per cent of the pest population.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFormer livestock agent avoids jail after fraud of more than $1mJohn Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,02 Dec 11:09 PM
The CountryWānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation listAnother popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.02 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryBack-to-back cattle sales successful in Central OtagoBidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.01 Dec 11:15 PM
The CountryThe days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstepAlmost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.01 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryCovid-19: Hard choices facing rodeo organisers"It's definitely not an ideal situation. But we're not living in normal times."01 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryPartnership investing in finer wool stud breedingSteve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.29 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountrySouth Otago A and P show goes on despite drizzle, CovidNeither drizzle nor the pandemic could dampen spirits at the South Otago A&P Show.28 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryMultimillion-dollar stoush over slice of ParadiseThe fight centers around a caveat on the title of the property.28 Nov 07:57 PM
The CountryCentral Otago cherry-picking season about to beginOrchardists are quite confident they will have enough workers to pick the crop.25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryIda Valley Station owner leaves rabbit control to the professionals"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.24 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryFarming couple's eggs and honey hobby becomes a businessJosh and Ellie Adam have ventured into producing free-range eggs and clover honey.23 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryOnline job expo hopes to entice seasonal workers for picking seasonSuper Summer Jobs goes online this year.22 Nov 08:15 PM
The CountryBoy, 6, in coma after pig dog attackThe attack left him with injuries to his face, throat, head, arms and torso.22 Nov 05:41 PM
The CountryGood numbers attend Southland Tux NZ Yarding Challenge"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."22 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryQueenstown farming family safeguard sceneryQEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.19 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryLake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal actionFire and Emergency NZ found an electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible.18 Nov 08:53 PM
The Country'The phone ain't ringing': Staff shortage worrying Otago cherry orchardistsOtago cherry growers are scrambling for staff to pick a bumper crop.17 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryFunding boost for community-led catchment groups in OtagoGovernment boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.17 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryThe pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the worldJuvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.16 Nov 04:57 PM
The CountryOh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for caninesThe treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.16 Nov 12:13 AM
The Country'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predictedSea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.14 Nov 04:59 PM
The CountryCash crop: Central Otago set for sunflowersMore than 300ha in Central Otago is about to be planted in sunflowers.12 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetlandThe farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.12 Nov 01:25 AM
The CountrySchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
The CountryFishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 timesThe company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.11 Nov 12:50 AM
The Country'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabsWakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.10 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago orchards concerned they won't have enough staff this seasonSome orchards scrambling to find enough staff with less than a month until harvest.10 Nov 03:15 AM
The Country'A fun family outing': Wanaka couple's pick-your-own strawberry farmFarmers Ben and Rebecca Trotter have pivoted from bulls to berries.09 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryYoung Farmer of the Year: Otago Southland regional finalists announcedEight regional finalists in with a chance to win Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year.08 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryWaiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South IslandWaiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.08 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago vineyard facing challenges of pandemicMisha's Vineyard owner still has a positive outlook despite a drop in sales.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLandscaper helping farmers with riparian plantingTammy Taylor runs an all-women landscaping team specialising mostly in riparian planting08 Nov 01:00 AM
