Rural News

The Minister for the Environment is rejecting the claim that some farmers would get unfair treatment under the Government's proposed Action Plan for Healthy Waterways, which was announced last month.

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries believes a chicken virus that was recently detected in New Zealand can be eradicated. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

There's a fear that many hill country farmers could be locked into low-return agriculture by the Government's proposed policy on clean water. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A spokesperson for the Deerstalkers Association fears Tranche Two of the Government's arms control programme could make some current hunting methods illegal. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farmers are among those affected by rough weather that has hit the top of the North Island. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Waikato Regional Council is investigating a wave of complaints about mismanagement of effluent from dairy farms. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio