Rural
The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidence
Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to… Audio
Cornwall Park The farm within the heart of a city
Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland City. But being a farm in the city comes with specific challenges. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 12 December 2025
Full Episode for Friday 12 December 2025. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
New rules for small-scale butchers
The government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors and is also exploring how homekill meat could be made suitable for sale.
Midday Rural News for 11 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Morning Rural News for 9 December 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 December 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels are inching up in a South Canterbury town, where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods.
Cash cows more like cash bulls
Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set a top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again, setting a new record price of $161,000.
Risqué and rural
How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketāhuna.
You say 'Wayleggo' and I say 'Wal-a-go'!
How do sheep dogs and shepherds' handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial, the Wayleggo Cup.
The Wayleggo Cup - a Trans-Tasman sheepdog test
How do sheepdogs and handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial contest. Audio
Cash cow: Tangihau Angus' record breaking bulls
Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set the top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again setting a new record price of $161,000. Audio
Risqué and Rural
How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketahuna Audio
