The CountryEffectiveness of possum-control work questionedOmission of large tract of forestry in middle of possum-control area concerns farmer.09 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryMoney does grow on trees: The success of Dunedin's forestCity Forests is now well into logging its third generation of forests.09 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryThe secrets of Mons Royale's successMerino clothing brand Mons Royale now has 700 retail stockists globally.08 Dec 10:45 PM
The CountryDramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washoutPart of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.08 Dec 02:20 AM
The CountryOrchardists confident as cherry season begins"The weather's been a bit windy and a bit damp, but everything is OK."05 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryNorth Otago farmers feel branded 'unclean' by M. bovisThe Smiths are speaking out to show others in a similar predicament they are not alone.04 Dec 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBluff to Whangārei hitchhike for 80th birthdayThe Whangārei man wanted to do it for his 80th birthday.03 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryTomato thief still on the looseNo arrests two weeks on from brazen theft of about 400kg of tomatoes from Kakanui grower.02 Dec 10:45 PM
The CountryFirefighters battle fire at the Ancient Briton HotelFirefighters were called to a blaze at the 156-year-old hotel about 1am today.02 Dec 05:24 PM
The CountryPermits will affect irrigation optionsPlanning overhaul will put deemed permit irrigators in a "holding pattern".27 Nov 11:45 PM
The CountryEngineer finds he is not the retiring type"There's only so much sitting around a man can do in a day" says Graeme Nicholls (69).26 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryReport says orchard turbine noise unreasonableReport commissioned after complaints from residents living near frost fans in Letts Gully.26 Nov 09:15 PM
The Country'Flash' house to be farm accommodationCouple buy Otago Polytechnic's latest charity house for farm worker accommodation.26 Nov 12:00 AM
The CountryCentral Otago rabbit numbers 'as bad as ever'"I think it is bordering on an explosion and they are as bad as I have seen them"25 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Magic' West Otago A and P Show has everyone smilingOrganisers estimated several thousand visitors came through the gates.25 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryReport shows farm sales down by 9 per centDecline was most marked in dairy farms sold across the 12 months24 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryHoney surplus points to problemsIt is the time of year when the honey bees are swarming across thyme-covered slopes.24 Nov 07:15 PM
The CountrySecurity for Otago farmers unclear amid water plansSome Otago farmers could be left with "unbankable" irrigation schemes.22 Nov 02:15 AM
The CountryStacey Te Huia's shearing record bid from the heartMerino wethers record bid doubles as a fundraiser for suicide awareness programmes.21 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryFamily's secrets of organic wine successCentral Otago has been revealed as the leading organic wine region in New Zealand.20 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryGrowers 'horrified' by tomato theftOwner believes group of "professionals" likely cased property before they targeted it.19 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryKiwi mum reveals death threats for taking children huntingMum-of-three says she wishes her haters nothing but happiness.16 Nov 11:02 PM
The CountryEndangered kākā killed by possum poisonThe deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.15 Nov 06:53 PM
The CountryUte catches fire in Central OtagoThe ute had been driving on the Queensberry farm when the fire occurred.12 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryFire destroys historic musterer's hut"He's pretty upset" - musterer's hut was lovingly restored by owners' 95-year-old father.12 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Opportunity to give back' - Te Araroa trail hostWhanganui could be doing more for Te Araroa trail walkers, two trail hosts say.11 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'World's cutest sheep' turning heads in Central OtagoThe Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.10 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountryOtago fire was 'like a war zone'Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.10 Nov 05:57 PM
The CountryRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
The CountryProperty evacuated as firefighters battle South Otago blazeTen helicopters with monsoon buckets are being used to tackle a huge blaze.09 Nov 06:36 AM
The CountryRugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in LautokaHumid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.06 Nov 09:53 PM
The CountryControversial irrigation pipeline to be buriedCouncil has given Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company a deadline of September 2020.06 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryFreedom camping site trial raises concernsResidents say they remain "angry" and "afraid" about possible consequences.06 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryWilding pines to become Christmas treesWilding pines will be removed from Cape Wanbrow and sold as a Christmas fundraiser.06 Nov 02:30 AM
