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Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Regional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removal
Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
The Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
CCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedback
CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.
No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest
With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.
'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'
Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
'Ridiculous': Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital ED
By the time he was seen, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.
Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Dairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workers
Three Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.
Leon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - just
Samuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.
DoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in Fiordland
It took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.
Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
Two farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.
Why this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winner
Nicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group
“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."