PremiumPremiumThe CountryTurning 21 in 2021: Millennium babies on growing up in the 21st centurySeven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near AlexandraA police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.22 Jan 03:11 AM
The CountryMurder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard bought by Southland farmersThe vineyard company owed more than $12 million at the time it went into receivership.21 Jan 07:11 PM
The Country'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to comeMetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.20 Jan 10:02 PM
The Country'World's cutest sheep' to star at Otago Taieri A&P ShowValais blacknose are widely considered to be the cutest sheep breed in the world.20 Jan 08:30 PM
The Country'Sneaky' wallabies a worry to new pest adviserKevin Allan is increasingly concerned at the number of wallabies moving into Maniototo.19 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago eases total fire ban after recent rainThe shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.19 Jan 06:39 PM
The CountryChicken mass deaths saga takes offChicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.19 Jan 04:37 AM
The CountryWinter comes early: Summer snow in South IslandA cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.19 Jan 12:27 AM
The CountryGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
The Country'Looks like the Outback': Sun 'cooks' farmer's flood-hit plainSunny weather started boiling the grass on Otokia dairy farm after flooding.18 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryLawrence gymkhana attracts 100 horse riders, 50 bikersMotorbikes had "always been part of the gymkhana".18 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryHeavy rain no dampener for Central Otago winemakersNew Year's deluge of torrential rain has been welcomed by winemakers.17 Jan 11:15 PM
The CountryRoxburgh drowning: Malaysian student was working at cherry orchardEhsan Bin Zakaria Muhammad died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot.17 Jan 09:36 PM
The Country'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.15 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryEstimated 50 per cent of cherry stock lost to heavy rain, jobs on the lineThe damage could result in the loss of $50 million in export revenue to the country.12 Jan 07:22 PM
The CountryFlood recovery cost 'will be into the six figures'The Waitaki Mayor says NZTA's cost alone is probably $200,000 or $300,000.11 Jan 07:48 PM
The CountryCentral Otago Cherry crops ruined by rainSome growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.04 Jan 11:31 PM
The Country'Quite a culture shock': From London to Tapanui dairy farmLondoner Daniel Bergin is more accustomed to pulling pints than a dairy cow's teats.01 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountrySheep breeding: A gut feeling, backed by scienceSheep breeding a science and an art for South Otago farmer Garth Shaw.30 Dec 08:15 PM
The CountryStone spitters to be pitted against one another in contestThis may be one of the only events in NZ where spitting perfectly acceptable and expected.22 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryRural Support Trust advises care as drought threatens Waimate and North OtagoFarmers urged to keep an eye on each other as the area becomes "critically dry".20 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
The CountryWoman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, OtagoA woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.16 Dec 09:13 PM
The CountryFormer refugees help build seawall on Otago PeninsulaMohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.16 Dec 07:17 PM
The CountryFire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near DunedinWaipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.16 Dec 06:49 PM
The CountryOtago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ reportReport measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.15 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCoroner's alarm: Cannabis implicated in six out of nine fatal road crashesStark warning comes after death of farm worker Thomas Goodman.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's successZoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.14 Dec 04:23 AM
The CountryWanaka Tractor Club puts call out for driversTractor Club on the hunt for drivers for Wheels at Wanaka grand parade at Easter.14 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryPolice speak with man who rode horse through Dunedin CBDThe 48-year-old wasn't aware it was an offence to ride on city streets, police say.14 Dec 12:37 AM
The CountryRain doesn't dampen spirits at Tokomairiro A and P ShowIt was the 155th Tokomairiro A&P show over the weekend.13 Dec 11:00 PM
The Country'Revolting' sewage system: Council fined $500k'Smelling like rotten eggs combined with decayed chicken when left in the sun.'09 Dec 05:28 PM
The CountryCentral Otago horticulture labour shortage not going awayIndustry leaders say concerns remain for apple and pear harvest, despite Govt measures.09 Dec 02:45 AM
