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Putting down the shears and rolling up their sleeves was the goal for some shearing gangs on the east coast as they vyed for the top prize for most vaccinated gang.

The initiative run by Turanga… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Rural Hospital Network says it has been affected by a case of postcode lottery in the government's plan to upgrade many hospitals to deal with Covid-19.

The plan includes a $100 million boost to… Audio

AgResearch scientists who successfully bred low methane emitting sheep, were this week recognised for their world-first research at the Science New Zealand Awards. Audio

The produce company T&G Global has announced it will pour in millions of dollars developing robots to expand its apples business to meet growing consumer demand. Audio

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been wreaking havoc - forcing homes to be evacuated, closing roads, causing slips and flash flooding. 

William Morrison's farm, Mangara Station near Marton, had… Audio

Wednesday night saw flooding across the Manawatū area, including in-and-around the Makino stream.

There were 80 flood related callouts and two houses were evacuated in Feilding.

A welfare centre was… Audio

A controversial attempt to get water from the Ruataniwha Basin in Hawke's Bay is angering some in the community.

Eight farms want to take 15 million cubic metres of water out of the local aquifer for… Audio

Next Wednesday a group of young King Country shearers will attempt a new five-stand nine-hour world record with the support of legendary veteran shearing champion, Sir David Fagan. He talks to Karyn… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Avocado growers slow down harvesting as they wait for prices to improve. Audio