Rural
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation… Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 March 2025
Some wine growers are facing challenging times as drinking patterns change. Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush' still going strong after 85 years
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show.
'I fell in love with the peace' - Former prisoner's journey to the farm
After a childhood filled with gang violence and facing imprisonment for manslaughter at 16, a finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year credits farming, family and forgiveness for… Video, Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush'
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to every show since he was five -… Audio
Farming in the lap of luxury at Wharekauhau Country Lodge
Farm manager Bradley Riggs has more than just sheep and cattle to think about. He has high profile guests and celebs staying at the farm's luxury lodge and enjoys showing them the kiwi farming life… Audio
'From red tape to red carpet':
Geoff Allott, a former Black Cap and co-founder of exporting company Quality NZ, has been in the Indian market for 12 years. He shares some of his insights into trade opportunities and how New Zealand… Audio
Rural News Wrap for 14 March 2025
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector Audio
Country Life Friday 14 March 2025
This week on Country Life the team head to a luxury lodge where farming is all part of the experience, and Tuatapere's domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual… Audio
'From red tape to red carpet': The new market possibilities in India
Geoff Allott, a former Black Cap and co-founder of exporting company Quality NZ, has been in the Indian market for 12 years.
'They get an honest answer, whether it's the good, the bad or the ugly'
Farmer Bradley Riggs has more than just the sheep to think about. He has high profile guests and celebrities staying at the farm's luxury lodge and enjoys showing them the kiwi farming life and…
Meet NZ's national butchery team - the Sharp Blacks
The eight-strong team is heading to the World Butchers' Challenge in Paris later this month to represent New Zealand.
Ella Martin wins tractor pull comp at Northland's Field Days
Northlander Ella Martin is the 2025 Friendly Field Days tractor pull champ, she talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Essential water use only as Northland drought conditions worsen
Under level 4 restrictions introduced this week in Dargaville, town supply water may be used only for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and showering.
Waikato farmers urged to watch for parasitic noodle-like weed
The yellow invasive plant grows in the shape of a messy circle and entwines itself around other plants.
Digging for victory
If you haven't ever seen a digger play Connect 4 or pour a cup of tea, now's your chance. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 March 2025
Thousands are expected in Feilding for the central Fieldays. Audio
Kiwi digger arm invention put through its paces
The digger arm for construction, horticultural and tree work will be put to the test at the country's largest rural field days.
