Rural
No shortage of good sentiment at Fieldays
As many as 100,000 people are expected through the southern hemisphere's biggest agricultural event this week. Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Farmers still rushing to convert land to forestry - report
Whole farm-to-forest conversions continue, according to a new report released by Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
Shoe-shining days over for Fieldays, but tractor pull a main draw
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations.
In its 57th year Fieldays is still a hit for farmers across the
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations Audio
Calls for more rural mental health resourcing
While farmers are treated to record dairy and meat prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide rates in rural areas. Huge work loads, isolation and lots of… Audio
'Devil will be in detail': Luxon on USA-China trade deal
But the prime minister says it can only be a good thing as the global trading environment seeks more certainty. Audio
NZ's food and fibre export revenue expected to increase 12 percent
MPI has released its latest State and Outlook of Primary Industries report, which takes a look at the state of the sector in the 2024/25 year. Audio
The latest rural sport trend: Lawnmower racing is in
Riders on modified mowers will be battling it out at this year's Fieldays. Audio
Fieldays: speed lawnmowing competition
Lawn mower racer Barry Dawe takes First Up for a blat around Fieldays Audio
Fieldays exhibitor Shelley Houston on her leather alternative
There's more than 1200 exhibitors at Fieldays - including Shelley Houston, founder of KiwiLeather Innovations, a company turning kiwifruit waste into leather products. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year, Federated Farmers believe this… Audio
Champion speed fencer on what it takes to be the best
Champion fencer Tim Garrick is defending his title at Fieldays this week, he spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Remote residents say phase-out of copper networks will cut off their lifeline
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith is due to make a decision by the end of the year.
Taranaki couple win bid to appeal compulsory land acquisition
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Taranaki farming couple who are fighting the compulsory acquisition of 11 hectares of their land for the Mt Messenger Bypass. But in its decision granting… Audio
Copper network rollback could leave communities disconnected
There are alarm bells ringing for some households in remote parts of the country as Chorus looks to phase out the use of its copper network to replace with fibre. The copper network is what we need… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, a Taranaki internet provider says the government is failing rural New Zealanders by not responding properly to last week's internet outage - sparked by a visiting Australian… Audio
Berry grower Bob Teal - finding a niche and bearing fruit
Bob Teale's inventiveness has allowed him to keep growing a niche range of berries into his 80s. Old push chairs for harvesters and a handy little electric golf cart helps him run up and down the… Audio
The power of protein
Distinguished professor Paul Moughan from the Riddet Institute breaks down what protein is, why we need it and all the things you need to know when considering your protein fix. Audio
