Rural
E09: Don't Dream. It's Over.
The era of live deer capture had an aura of glamour to it. But the reality for those involved was very different. Audio
'Lacklustre growth' in rural economy over third quarter - report
Regional economic momentum is waning as the primary sector slowdown hits rural communities.
Axle Rose the star at this year's NZ Agriculture Show
There was a real appetite for consumption at this year's NZ Agriculture Show, with a rare belgian blue hitting the stage.
Westpac says farmers don't need new tech to meet its climate targets
Westpac bank has set a target for cutting the emissions of the farms it lends to.
Canterbury A and P show begins
It's all go at the Canterbury showgrounds Wednesday morning, as the gates open for the annual agricultural show.
More than a 100,000 people came to last year's three-day event, and organisers are… Audio
E08: Getting Away With It
The success of live capture and the skyrocketing prices inevitably encourage poaching. Audio
Students awarded for help with cyclone relief
A Lincoln University club which stuck in to help rural communities hit by Cyclone Gabrielle has been awarded for its volunteer efforts.
The best of two worlds
New Zealand has one of the world's biggest export-driven wine industries - that attraction is huge for people from overseas who arrive here exploring opportunities in the industry. In this episode… Audio
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Twenty-five years ago on a Mediterranean island a retired doctor learnt about olives. Now he's brought that knowledge, and the pursuit of their health benefits, to Kerikeri at Puketi Olive Farm. Audio
'The prettiest showgrounds in NZ' setting for oldest country show
Thousands are expected through the gates as New Zealand's oldest agricultural show returns to Northland today.
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975. Video, Audio
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio
Country Life for Friday 10 November 2023
Country Life meets 89-year-old Fraser Ross, who has been lovingly restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly 50 years. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck… Audio
E07: Deer Wars
By the mid 70’s things were about to change dramatically. The hunters had become so efficient they were shooting themselves out of a job. Audio
Young Horticulturist of the Year - Meryn Whitehead
Each year young horticulturists from around the country battle it out for the title of 'Young Horticulturist of the Year'. Meryn Whitehead is 2022 winner. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Search suspended for missing Waihi man after 10 days in bush
The official search has been suspended for a Waihi man who's been missing with his dog in Coromandel Bush for ten days, but his family is appealing to the public to keep looking. 29 year old Jordan… Video, Audio
E06: Deer Devils
The mid 1960’s are the golden years for aerial hunters. Venison prices are high, fuel costs low and there seems no end to the deer. But something has to change. Audio
From truck driving to world ploughing championships
Bob Mehrtens is our twelve-time national ploughing champion - and he isn't even a farmer. He's a truck driver with a love of ploughing, and has also been competing in the Ploughing World Championships… Audio
Zespri meets China's foreign minister over illegal Sun Gold plantings
A grower took clippings to China in 2016 and the amount grown there has been increasing.