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Cyclone and flood recovery support must be fiscally sustainable - Robertson
New Zealand needs to prepare for the reality that weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods will continue to happen 'more and more', the finance minister says. Audio
Morning Rural News for 15 May 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Farming relief 'won't spread far' - Federated Farmers
Cyclone-affected farmers are getting a boost as part of a near-billion dollar recovery package announced by the government yesterday. $35.4 million has been allocated to rural communities for urgent… Audio
Doctor and farmer takes home top dairy industry honours
A doctor who also works as a farmer has taken home a major dairy industry award with husband.
Community concerned about wellbeing of Waiau River
A dispute between the Waiau Rivercare Group in Southland and Meridian Energy over the health and flow levels in the Waiau River has been at a low ebb, but both parties are keen to bridge the gap. Audio
Adrian Worsley: The man behind the metal
Adrian Worsley designs and constructs unique one-off sculptures from recycling scrap metal, tools and farm implements. Audio
Arthur Anae - from politics to farming chooks
Arthur Anae sleeps four hours a night and wakes in plenty of time to get his free range eggs to market in person. The former politician never thought as a young boy from Samoa he would end up with two… Audio
Country Life Friday May 12 2023
The banks are closing in over a troubled river, from scrap to sculpture, Arthur Anae - from politics to farming chooks and the Rural News Wrap. Audio
Spark to boost investment in rural networks as part of mobile spectrum deal
The telecommunications company says it plans to expand 5G connectivity to all towns with a population of more than 1,500 people by the end of June 2026.
Morning Rural News for 12 May 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Kiwifruit crop yield lower than expected this season due to adverse weather
Challenging weather conditions have resulted in a lower than expected kiwifruit crop yield this season.
Morning Rural News for 11 May 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 10 May 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Red meat exports fall, but China numbers recovering
The latest red meat export figures paint a grim picture for New Zealand farm-gate profits.
Hoggard to contest election as ACT's Rangitīkei candidate
Federated Farmers' president Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the top role in order to contest this year's election as the ACT party's Rangitīkei candidate.
