Farming
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 May 2025
In today's episode, the Police Commissioner has slammed a shoplifting directive issued to police, labelling it as "confusing and unhelpful", RNZ revealed last week a memo was sent to police about not… Audio
Oyster farmer 'not hopeful' sewage overflows in Mahurangi Harbour will stop
An Oyster farmer in Warkworth says he's not hopeful sewage overflows affecting his livelihood will stop, after a meeting with Watercare on Monday. Tom Walters runs Matakana Oysters and he spoke to… Audio
Land use changes could boost economy by $10 billion: Report
A report released by ASB Bank and Lincoln University suggests New Zealand's economy could be boosted by up to $10 billion through land use changes, diversifying farming and technology. Report author… Audio
Targets set for speedier access to pesticides, fertilisers
A review found the approval process for the agricultural and horticultural products wasn't always allowing timely access to the products.
100 years of rural broadcasting
Informing, entertaining and connecting isolated farmers was a prime goal of the Radio Broadcasting Company, officially incorporated in August 1925 and a forerunner to RNZ. As RNZ celebrates the… Audio
Farming 101: The difference between a heading dog
Wairarapa dog triallist Chris Shaw breaks down the difference between heading dogs and Huntaway, like young pup Miley, and what they each do on farm. Audio
Demand for caskets made from sheeps wool on the rise
As well as selling top quality wool to buyers around the world, Polly and Ross McGuckin's Yaldhurst Wools business also provides funeral homes with biodegradable caskets and ash urns made from New… Audio
Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'
Former South-Taranaki mayor Ross Dunlop has led the way with conservation efforts on his family farm. Audio
Country Life Friday 23 May 2025
This week Country Life visits a Taranaki conservationist on the family farm, learns more about a Canterbury family making cosy coffins from their farms wool to provide a comfortable send off, and we… Audio
Demand for cheap butter sends queues out the door
Shoppers at Costco say they're saving hundreds by queuing for slabs of the $10/kg butter. Audio
Telling stories from the country for 100 years
As RNZ celebrates an important centenary, Country Life dips back into the archives to bring you some of the well-loved voices and shows from its rural team through the decades.
Fonterra confirm closure of Hamilton canning, packaging operations
Canpac workers have been given first preference for roles at other factories.
Kiwifruit giant Zespri posts $155m profit, while corporate profit soars
Orchard gate returns have dipped across most kiwifruit varieties per tray in the 2024/2025 fruit season, off records last year, while marketing giant Zespri's corporate profits hit a record.
