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Baaah-lieve it or not, here's the world's cutest sheep
Valais blacknose sheep are renowned for their fluffy white coats, dark faces, spiral horns and dog-like personalities.
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Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
16 Feb 2025No two days are the same for Environment Southland's harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver, who shares what life is like on the water.
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Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
16 Feb 2025Red seaweed - grown in Bluff - significantly reduces methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the…
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PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
15 Feb 2025The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Baaah-lieve it or not, here's the world's cutest sheep
Valais blacknose sheep are renowned for their fluffy white coats, dark faces, spiral horns and dog-like personalities.
Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
No two days are the same for Environment Southland's harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver, who shares what life is like on the water.
Regional Wrap: Ashburton
The large town of Ashburton is to be found on the Canterbury Plains, halfway between Christchurch and Timaru. It is home to the increasingly celebrated Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, whose… Audio
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
Red seaweed - grown in Bluff - significantly reduces methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment, scientists say.
PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
Topdresser notches up major milestone in 'tractor of the skies'
Aerial topdresser John Bargh has notched up 30,000 hours in the air in nearly five decades spreading fert on hill country farms. Despite tough economic times, his passion for flying remains.
Green shoots showing for grower two years after Cyclone Gabrielle
When Cyclone Gabrielle, fourth-generation orchardist Cameron Taylor sprang into action rescuing people from rooftops in his Taylor Corporation helicopter.
Green shoots showing for grower two years after Cyclone Gabriel
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit two years ago, 4th generation orchardist Cameron Taylor sprang into action rescuing people from rooftops in his Taylor Corporation helicopter. Since then it's been non-stop… Audio
'Tractor of the skies' pilot notches up major milestone
Aerial topdresser John Bargh is preparing for another season up in the air. He's spent nearly five decades in the skies spreading fert on hill country farms and says this season has been as tough as… Audio
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from gassy cattle
Red seaweed grown in Bluff has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment. Audio
Country Life for Friday 14 February 2025
Country Life this week heads inside a Hawke's Bay packhouse and orchard once covered in millions of litres of silt after Cyclone Gabrielle, meets a topdressing pilot who's still flying after nearly… Audio
Families leaving rural life after cuts to school bus routes
Federated farmers says families are being forced to abandon rural life because they can't get their kids to school after cuts to bus routes. Its spokesperson Toby Williams spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
'The scars will always be there': Farmers reflect on two years post Cyclone Gabrielle
While many have begun to move on from the cyclone, Ian and Helen Burgess remain in limbo.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe is urging farmers to ensure tractors and farm vehicles move around indoor barns safely.
Morning Rural News for 14 February 2025
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 February 2024
Midday Rural News for 13 February 2024 Audio
Strong December helps red meat exports top $9.8 billion for year
However, red meat exporters had to deal with "challenging market conditions" in early 2024.
Morning Rural News for 13 February 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Te Kuiti man takes home over $20,000 for sub 20 second shear
Kiwi shearer Jack Fagan joined Jesse to discuss winning shearing's biggest cash prize. Audio
