Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Early results from a five year research programme indicate Manuka is a different tree in New Zealand from its Australian equivalent, despite having the same Latin name. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Further developments to try to ease the rural health crisis are understood to be close. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Some farmers in the South Island's Westland District are having to dump milk and others have shifted stock to higher ground, due to flooding in the area. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

New Zealand's biggest company, Fonterra has fronted up to shareholders and addressed failings at it's annual general meeting today. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

One of two new members of the Fonterra board says his election could be a protest vote by the company's farmer shareholders. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

There will soon be more temporary workers from the Pacific Islands in New Zealand. Audio