The CountryTrail walkers trespassed after cutting through active logging siteTrail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.20 Jan 07:25 PM
The CountryShearing world record smashed in SouthlandForde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.14 Jan 10:46 PM
The CountryNo regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural SouthlandFamilies say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.11 Jan 10:32 PM
The CountryBack-country horse paddock restoration to continueWairio Hack Club raising money to buy waratahs and wire to restore more horse paddocks.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensationShe couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.07 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country'It will be hard': Couple call time on Southland sheep farm after 81 years'I’ll miss going out to the shed and welding something up or fixing a broken motor.'22 Nov 10:22 PM
The Country‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
The CountryMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
The CountryFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
The CountryJustice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducksDrakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.31 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySour mood? a2 Milk, Synlait head to arbitrationA2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration over their supply deal.16 Oct 10:53 PM
The CountryThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
The Country'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floodsLast month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySearchers find body of fisherman swept off rocksThe alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.03 Oct 08:16 AM
LiveThe CountryWild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to QueenstownThe wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.02 Oct 12:20 AM
The Country'Saved my life': Former Southland Stags prop's life-changing decisionDayna Cunningham went from 172kg to 98kg in a move that changed his life for the better.01 Oct 10:07 PM
The Country‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
The CountryHow Ben Dooley aims to change farming stereotypesSouthland farmer is passionate about educating others on modern farming practices.03 Sep 10:10 PM
The Country900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
The CountryDistressing footage of sheep struggling in mudMPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.16 Aug 06:40 PM
The CountryWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
The Country'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryThief jailed for 'impulsive and directionless' offendingA Southland man is responsible for a spike in burglaries from August 2021 to June 2022.25 Jul 07:48 PM
The Country‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppyBlair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.05 Jul 06:46 PM
The CountryPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
The CountryGore Mayor Ben Bell and councillors apologise to CEO, will work togetherGore District Council CEO and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside.21 Jun 08:18 AM
The CountryGore council throws out petition to oust CEOA petition with 4858 signatures was calling for Stephen Parry to leave his post.13 Jun 07:59 AM
The CountryBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
The CountryGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
The CountryCouncil staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chairGore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.15 May 09:29 AM
