Rural
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.
Wanaka delights locals with terrier race at A&P show
ODT reporter Olivia Caldwell tells Nathan about Wanaka's annual A&P show Audio
Police launch operation to find Tom Phillips
The police are launching another operation to track down fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Short and sharp': Feijoa season in full swing
While volumes are down slightly, the quality of fruit is good, a grower says.
Caution urged for dairy farmers set for earnings boost
'Spend it wisely' Fonterra farmer shareholders told, after improved dividend values released, as many grapple with drought and low production, while global economic uncertainty looms.
Christchurch business using wool as a package filler
Wool is the future for packaging - Logan Murray from the Saddlery Barn in Christchurch certainly thinks so - he talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Drought conditions see groundwater and dams used for livestock run dry
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay classified the conditions as a medium-scale adverse event, with the drought declaration opening up funding support and tax relief for farmers and growers.
