Country Life for Friday 15 July 2022

9:36 PM.People swoon when they visit what was once a bare block of land in Hawke's Bay, according to Natalie Tolchard, who launched full tilt into growing dahlias without any experience but plenty of passion… Read more Audio

9:16 PM.This week an open letter was sent to the prime minister by the New Zealand Women in Medicine Charitable Trust warning that New Zealand's health system was at risk of a "catastrophic collapse." Anthea… Read more Audio

9:09 PM.Sheep and beef farmers In Northland are dealing with sodden ground and surface water up to seven centimetres high. Southland farmers say they missed the worst of this week's bad weather and some early… Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Authorities are seeking to reassure farmers about the threat of foot and mouth disease for New Zealand livestock. Biosecurity New Zealand's Deputy Director-General, Stuart Anderson says vaccines here… Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Best of 2022 - Country Life visits the 64th annual Ashburton cattle and sheep dog sale. Read more Audio

9:00 PM.The Dahlia Field, Working dogs go under the hammer, A Rural GP Speaks Out, Keeping a close eye on foot and mouth, and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio