PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPolice release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesInformation sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.06 May 11:25 PM
The CountryOtago fog disrupts flights, boatsAn Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.05 May 08:03 PM
The CountryDrought declaration extended to OtagoOtago Rural Support Trust urged farmers to make difficult decisions like selling stock.05 May 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmer's letter beginning of 60-year love storyEthel and John Johnston first met on a boat to Australia in 1960.04 May 01:35 AM
The CountryFears forest farming will cause 'ecological disaster' for North OtagoMeeting on effects of large-scale forest farming in the headwaters of the Kakanui River.03 May 11:00 PM
The CountryResident says shooting of walkers by duck hunters was inevitableThe woman first warned of the dangers of hunters shooting from boats two years ago.03 May 09:13 PM
The CountryPolice seek duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesDuck shooters leave two women with minor pellet injuries while walking along a track.02 May 05:45 AM
The CountryTeen poacher drove around and decapitated stags during lockdownHe and a friend cruised around spotlighting paddocks in search of animals to shoot.29 Apr 06:59 AM
The Country'Pretty crazy for April': Temperatures plummet, coldest morning for someTwizel takes out the top spot for the coolest place on -7C at 6am.27 Apr 07:31 PM
The CountryFarming director on SFF knew the right time to goWest Otago farmer Fiona Hancox standing down from Silver Fern Farms board.27 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
The CountryCentral Otago's Te Kano expands with Waitaki wineryTe Kano Estate is the new kid on the Waitaki wine block.26 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
The CountryMercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South IslandOtago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.26 Apr 07:33 PM
The CountryAnzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZThousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.24 Apr 09:22 PM
The Country'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryTarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continuesChristchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.19 Apr 09:32 PM
The CountryA-maize-ing: Matakanui Station's latest crop the best yetStation's owners Andrew and Tracy Paterson have just harvested 17ha of maize.17 Apr 07:15 PM
The CountryLead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health responseAlerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.16 Apr 02:31 AM
The CountryRural postie makes last run after 18 years and 846,000 kmIt's the end of the road for South Otago postie David Fenton - but in a good way.14 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryExtremely dry conditions in East Otago"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."13 Apr 08:45 PM
The CountryWhy these farmers love shorthorns"A modern milking shorthorn is a commercial cow that can keep up with the Friesians."13 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryDunedin landowner blocks Ospri possum control workPolice called to Adrian Black's property after Ospri staff confronted by protesters.12 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryConcern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to AussieThere are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.12 Apr 08:34 PM
The CountryForaged apples put to good use in WanakaCommunity event brought together more than 70 people to preserve surplus produce.11 Apr 11:00 PM
The Country'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryOtago couple enter on-farm dairy heifer competition to boost confidenceTaieri Plains farmers Lynne and Gregor Ramsay's stock skills will be put to the test.06 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryHigh country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill"We need more of a partnership - a balanced carrot-and-stick approach."06 Apr 03:45 AM
The Country'Massive' potential for hop-growing in SouthlandSouthland farming family believes there's great potential for hops in the area.06 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryFruit-harvesting machine could be a game changerHollandia Orchard manager Murray Booth is sold on the Tecnofruit CF-105.06 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryFunding for counselling services for rural MāoriTokomairiro Waiora to receive almost $54,000 from MPI.05 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryCentral Otago 'pumpkin king' harvests over 80 tonnesDarryl Peirce battled aphids, drought, hail and rabbits to harvest his pumpkins.03 Apr 08:00 PM
