The CountryWoolOn Fashion Awards 2020 date announcedNo decision has yet been made about the venue or whether awards will remain in Alexandra.15 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryShearing: Chance to hear about World Champs squad's Europe tourWorld champs shearing and woolhandling team manager will spin a few yarns in Balclutha.15 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountrySouthern beef herd growing the fastestOtago and Southland seen a lift in beef cattle numbers but drop in breeding ewe numbers.15 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
The CountryEnvironment Court backs Lindis River farmersTarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".11 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryAvocados the focus at Northland field dayThe commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.10 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryJersey benne seed spud shortage strikes DunedinHome gardeners may struggle to grow own supplies for the festive table this Christmas.08 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountryFarmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensationNorth Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.08 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryUnusual twin calves: 'First I have seen in 50 years'Farmers assumed Angus cow had given birth to one calf taken the other from another cow.08 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhich regions are still beating Auckland?Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.08 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
The CountryGore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmersAbout 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.03 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryPioneer of Central Otago winemaking still in the businessAlan Brady saw viticultural possibilities in the Central Otago region in the 70s and 80s.02 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryAlexandra Blossom Festival a blooming successCrowd of more than 8000 enjoyed 63rd Alexandra blossom festival.29 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
The CountryQueenstown scrub fire extinguishedA fire that swept over 200ha near Queenstown is now out.29 Sep 02:46 AM
The Country'Six-foot tall and bullet-proof' men invited to health discussionEvent designed to encourage both urban and rural men to think about their health.25 Sep 12:15 AM
The CountryRegional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrantsSimon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.23 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryDairy farm uses vacated school as staff function roomPatearoa dairy farm and its employees are making good use of a vacated school building.23 Sep 12:15 AM
The CountryRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
The CountryNew hydro-power scheme 'immense' for Central Otago regionHydro-power scheme system can generate enough electricity to power 4000 households.18 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryFifty years of wool-classing for 'Ecky'Retired stock agent Alistair Eckhoff is somewhat of a legend in Central Otago.17 Sep 12:09 AM
The CountryFarmers vent frustration at water roadshowPlenty of fiery outbursts at Ministry of the Environment event in Queenstown last week.16 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryCouncil's turbine rules 'the real problem' says familyThe Hills have complained to the council repeatedly about the noise from orchard turbines.16 Sep 03:26 AM
The Country'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.15 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.14 Sep 10:08 PM
The CountryOamaru Meats workers facing uncertain futureAt least 40 meat workers affected as company shut down almost all processing from today.12 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountrySimmental's success no surprise to Otago breedersWarren and Steph Burgess have been breeding Simmentals for 38 years.09 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
The CountryFury as possum and pig carcasses dumped near Otago schoolConcerned local finds disturbing pile of dumped carcasses near local school.06 Sep 08:11 PM
The CountryFirst 7500 cherry trees planted in Central Otago projectThe Lindis River is one of three major HortInvest cherry projects in Central Otago.04 Sep 11:26 PM
The CountryTechnology helps find busiest bee hivesMarsh's Honey is the only South Island commercial producer to use the high-tech system.04 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryOtago farmers discuss eradication of Bovine TbBovine Tb has affected both cattle and wildlife in Strath Taieri for more than 30 years.04 Sep 02:45 AM
