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More rural people dying at a younger age than urban dwellers - research
It flies in the face of existing data saying the opposite and is the strongest evidence yet that rural New Zealanders have poorer health outcomes than city dwellers.
Ngā kura huna - on a path to hidden treasure at Opepe
Push your way through a tangle of bush only kilometres from the Napier-Taupō highway and you are on an ancient pa site. Tangata whenua sheltered here hundreds of years ago but this site is known to… Video, Audio
More transparency would help build trust in NZ farmers, study finds
Opinion - At a time when urban communities want higher transparency, there are ways farmers could strengthen agriculture's social license to operate, researchers say.
Country Life for 14 July 2023
Oyster farm, Jack Raharuhi, Opepe and the Ag news roundup Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 July 2023
New research led by University of Otago Professor Garry Nixon, shows twice the number of under-30-year-olds living in rural areas die, compared to those in cities.
Kim Moodie has the rural news. Audio
'This silt is horrible': Cleanup continues for some Hawke's Bay vineyards
The vineyards still remain under soggy silt as the cleanup from the storm continues amid ongoing heavy rain.
Agricultural helicopter company in Taranaki celebrates 50 years in business
The company which was set up "by accident" also does work outside of agriculture such as firefighting and heavy lifting.
Morning Rural News for 13 July 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Rural schools rally behind wool industry, plan to turn down synthetic carpet
The Ministry of Education signed a contract to lay nylon carpet tiles in more than 600 rural schools, now some are refusing to take it.
NZ farm dogs selected for Trans-Tasman top dog contest
Three New Zealand farm-dogs and their owners have been selected to take part in this year's Cobber Challenge.
Death rates higher in rural Aotearoa, a new study
Sadly for our many rural communities new research shows that rural residents have a higher death rate than their urban peers. Lead author of the study Professor Garry Nixon talks to Jesse. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 July 2023
The Ministry of Education has pushed back at wool farmers and suppliers who complained about its decision to buy nylon carpet for more than 600 schools from the United States.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
Morning Rural News for 12 July 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Court of Appeal rules SunGold kiwifruit licences can be included in a property's RV
Gisborne kiwifruit growers have lost their fight to have the value of their gold kiwifruit licences removed from the rateable value of their properties.
Midday Rural News for 11 July 2023
The Southland Regional Council is standing by its decision to order five farmers to stop winter grazing.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Morning Rural News for 11 July 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Former National trade minister 'very pleased' by EU FTA signing
Tim Groser is welcoming the EU FTA as a "step forward", saying disappointment over meat and dairy would be no reason to walk away. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 July 2023
Primary Industry exporters are getting ready to take advantage of the EU free trade deal.
Sally Wenley has the rural news.
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First female Young Farmer of the Year crowned
A Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer is 'buzzing' after being named the 55th Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the competition's first female champion.
Emma Poole says a long chain of women… Audio
