Rural
Fields of sunflowers a golden fundraising boost for farmers
Dozens of paddocks planted in bright yellow sunflowers have been drawing visitors to farms throughout Aotearoa this summer.
Midday Rural News for 28 January 2025
An expensive young thoroughbred horse has set a new record in Karaka. Audio
Centenarian's lessons from a lifetime of farming
Jill McKenzie was one of the first Land Girls at Lincoln during World War II. Now 101, she looks back on decades of connection to the land.
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Country Life for 24 January 2025
The best of Country Life including a microgreens farm in Te Puke, potato growing in Otago and goat milking near Wellington Audio
Synlait expects return to profitability after fight for survival
Dairy company Synlait is expecting a return to profitability after a long period of uncertainty which saw the company fighting for survival and rescued by its major shareholders.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
'Grisly scenes': 142 lambs killed by dogs at Auckland working farm
Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm.
Bay of Plenty shearer attempting world record
A shearer from the Bay of Plenty is attempting to break the nine-hour world record for shearing strong wool lambs. Shearing Sports New Zealand media officer Doug Laing spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Sheep cruelty footage 'very concerning' - MPI
An official investigation into allegations of animal mistreatment has uncovered some "very concerning" instances documented within the video footage of an animal rights group exposé.
Final cost of controversial dam confirmed for Waimea
The dams costs have come in at much more that initially projected.
'A nice change': Green tinge returns to North Canterbury pastures
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.
Growers confident fruit fly can be eradicated
The Horticulture Industry is concerned about the discovery of a single oriental fruit fly - but is confident MPI will eradicate any further incursion.
Merino company says it will probe sheep cruelty claims
The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.
Rural stalwarts recognised in New Years honours
Nadia Lim and her husband Carlos Bagrie are among the recipients of New Year Honours from the farming community.
The year in meat: Global challenges persist for industry
Meat exporters says 2024 has been a tough year for the industry - but positive signs are emerging.
