The CountrySurfing for Farmers kicks off for another summerThis year the initiative is being run at 21 different beaches around the country.02 Nov 01:00 AM
The Country'This is it': Accommodation owner leaving region over unconsented sign stoushThe stoush began over a large sign made out of power poles.02 Nov 12:48 AM
The CountrySouthern Field Days cancellation an 'agonising decision'Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.01 Nov 08:15 PM
The CountryNew jobs expected as tulip firm's land-buy approvedHorizon Flowers NZ Ltd has taken ownership of a 41ha block in Mabel Bush.31 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountrySouthern Field Days cancelledSouthern Field Days is the latest victim of Covid-19 related cancellations in the South.31 Oct 09:45 PM
The CountryEdendale goat breeder only too happy to share knowledge"Goats are like grass-eating dogs", breeder Donna Morton says.26 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountrySouthern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination driveGore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.19 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountrySouthland farmer spends birthday tailing lambsWilson Ronald docked lambs in accordance to new govt rules which came into effect in May.18 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryPossum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris HipkinsWayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.12 Oct 02:42 AM
The Country'Covid cannot cancel the tulips flowering'"Regardless of what level we are in, the paddocks are going to be beautiful."11 Oct 10:05 PM
The Country'They see all sorts of issues': Southlanders' wary of EVsSouthland has one of the lowest uptakes of EVs in the country.06 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryNgāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlementNgāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.05 Oct 12:58 AM
The CountryHoneymoon leads to NZ dairy farming career for UK coupleDairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.03 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryDry summers causing porina problem in the SouthOutbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.01 Oct 02:00 AM
The Country'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardmentThree Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.30 Sep 05:41 AM
The CountryDog trials raise $12,000 for Hospice SouthlandEvent raised "a couple of grand more than last year" dog trials committee chairman says.29 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryHuge interest in Southland green hydrogen projectSome of the interested parties include international businesses.27 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryFear forestry conversions impacting farming communities"It's going to be the death of sheep and beef farming as we know it."26 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountrySpring weather 'grim' but not the worst for farmers in the South"Back-to-back" extreme weather events hit the South on September 10 and 13.21 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryBack to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year roundWhen NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.19 Sep 10:41 PM
The CountryWinter grazing: Southland Regional Council stresses proper planning"There continues to be some farmers who need more support to do better."19 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryMilford Road still closed due to avalanche riskAvalanche risk means road to Milford Sound has been closed since last Thursday.13 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryDunedin alpaca farmer wants new owner for herdAndy Nailard, one of the South's largest breeders, is selling his alpaca herd.13 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountrySouth to get chilly as snow predicted to 200mSnow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.13 Sep 02:38 AM
The CountryStorm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off roadTwo trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.09 Sep 08:23 AM
The CountryGardeners encouraged to plant bee-friendly speciesSouthland beekeeper asking southerners to take part in Bee Aware Month this September.07 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryOyster parasite not in Foveaux Strait despite warning it wasBiosecurity NZ says test results were wrong and Bonamia ostreae was never in the strait.31 Aug 09:15 PM
The CountryFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryFormer townie making a go of it as head shepherd on Longacre StationIntensive work of Longacre constantly challenges Ben Maxwell. It also keeps him grounded.15 Aug 11:15 PM
The CountryConcerns Australia's luring immigrant dairy workers across TasmanAustralia providing financial incentives, including relocation costs and bonuses.10 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountrySouthland farmer accused of draining wetlandA Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation.09 Aug 07:59 PM
The CountryCalm and collected is the way at charity dog trial"The big thing is to keep everything nice and quiet, not try and rush."09 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
