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
The CountrySheep winter grazing research project beginsProject to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".04 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryCall for funding to train shearers and woolhandlersTraining funding would mean additional opportunities and more people entering industry.04 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryCourse is shear happiness for young women''It is an art and not as easy as it looks, but it is very rewarding'.'03 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryChicken virus suspected on Otago farmPoultry virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus type 1, possibly found in Otago egg farm.03 Sep 04:44 AM
The CountryDeveloper fined $42.5k over discharge into Clutha RiverThe discharge, stretching about 500m along the river, was visible for about two days.03 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryWater plan change prompts dire forecast for Canterbury farmersChange proposes two-step cutback for irrigators on tributaries of the Opihi catchment.01 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryOtago wine estate development plans confirmedA $200m boutique vineyard estate in Cromwell is set to woo potential buyers.01 Sep 09:10 AM
The CountryQuad bike rider hit by a truckThe rider had moderate head injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Aug 01:44 AM
The CountryControversial irrigation pipe has legal consentNew irrigation pipe near Kurow called an eyesore by motorists but has consent to be there.27 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryOngoing coarse-gravel punctures 'infuriating'Clutha drivers have expressed "fury'' over apparent council inaction.26 Aug 10:15 PM
The CountryRural rubbish transport a 'ludicrous' wasteEast Otago farmer Hamish Carswell wants to start a conversation about waste.26 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryHundreds gather for vintage machinery auctionMany came to marvel at the extensive collection of Massey Ferguson tractors.26 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryNo big fans: Residents back family over turbines noise complaintThose angry and upset about turbine noise blamed lack of council regulations for issue.25 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryTreasure trove of vintage farm machinery on offerDeceased estate of long-standing Massey Ferguson collector to be auctioned near Milton.21 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryOrchard turbines puts wind up rural familyFamily say they may be forced from their home.21 Aug 10:15 PM
