Rural
Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss
The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
What makes a top heading or huntaway farm dog?
Ross McNaughton heads to the farm to find out about the cost of a decent farm dog Audio
Making memories at the Shepherdess Muster
A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland.
A grape harvest pick 'n' mix
Friends, fun and community are all in the mix at a small Wairarapa vineyard's first grape pick of the season.
'Breaking a sweat, having some fun': How line dancing found a home in the city
Line dancing is accessible, low-pressure, and fun to do with friends - and townies are among its biggest fans, Country Life discovered.
Making memories at the Shepherdess Muster
A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland. Audio
Let's go line dancing
The rurally-rooted dance style has had a resurgence across New Zealand. Country Life went to see what the hype is all about. Audio
Pick and be merry - harvest time at Big Sky Wines
It's the first pick of the season for boutique winegrowers Jeremy Corban and Katherine Jacobs of Big Sky Wines, at Te Muna Road just out of Martinborough in Wairarapa. Audio
Country Life Friday 13 March 2026
This week Country Life is helping with the grape harvest, taking you line-dancing and meeting rural women at the Shepherdess Muster. Audio
Dairy payouts and Kiwisaver changes with Steve Hayidakis
ANZ's general manager for business and agri discusses how the Fonterra consumer brands sale will impact rural towns and supermarket shelves. Audio
Decorated East Coast fencing champion chases three-peat at Rural Games
Tim Garrick could win his third New Zealand Speed Fencing Championship at the Rural Games in Palmerston North this weekend.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March
Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises… Audio
A taste of farm life in the central city
Auckland's Cornwall Park is opening its gates for 'Farm Week' from Saturday.
Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the price of oil and the spot price of urea has jumped since the war began. Audio
Morning Rural News for 11 March 2026
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Morning Rural News for 10 March 2026
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
