Tracy Neal
Ride to Remember seeks Royal patronage
A charity that raises awareness for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Injury is hoping that His Royal Highness Prince Harry will accept their invitation to be patron of a special event in January… Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 October 2018
The Environmental Protection Authority says a review of how some chemicals are used in New Zealand could have implications for the agricultral sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 October 2018
New Zealand red meat exports topped six-point-seven billion dollars in the financial year to September - 1.2 billion up on the year before, New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower, Seeka expects to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 October 2018
Biosecurity New Zealand says 18 farms in Canterbury are now on the suspect list for a new potato virus, and testing has been widened to the North Island, and a new $13 million hop breeding programme… Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 October 2018
Dairy farmers say another cut in Fonterra's forecast milk payout is a worry this early in the season. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 October 2018
The Agriculture Minister has announced a new support package aimed at helping farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 October 2018
The Government says it's going to get tougher on rules aimed at improving fresh water quality. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 October 2018
Federated Farmers is backing calls for fresh debate over the use of gene editing in the primary industries. Audio
Primary school kids need more education on periods - researchers
New research shows New Zealand girls as young as eight are now getting their period, which could lead to serious social consequences if not handled properly. Audio
Nelson rental frenzy 'utter hell' for prospective tenants
People looking for rentals in Nelson and Marlborough are a market with fewer properties and higher prices. RNZ Nelson-Marlborough reporter Tracy Neal has the story. Audio
Skybase drone testing plans anger local flyers
A stoush has erupted over plans by a tech start-up to test large drones that could be used for long-range humanitarian and commercial work. Skybase in Christchurch has applied to use restricted… Audio
Nana Ngaire's Olympic spirit inspires granddaughter
Seventy years after she swam backstroke at the London Olympics, 92-year-old Ngaire Galloway's granddaughter Gina is about to compete in the same event at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires. Video, Audio
Nelson ready for first-ever All Blacks test match
It's Game On in Nelson. The streets are swept, the shop windows cleaned and the welcome mat out for thousands expected in town for tomorrow's match between the All Blacks and Argentina's Pumas - the… Audio
Marahau still on the mend six months after weather havoc
It's been six months since Marahau, in the Tasman region, was hit by Cyclone Gita, which brought down an avalanche of forestry debris. Tracy Neal went to the town to find out how the clean-up is… Video, Audio
Mānuka honey proof test will help quality - producers
Local manuka honey producers say having to prove their product is the real thing could help stop New Zealand honey consumers getting an inferior product. Honey producers are being asked by the… Audio
Aviation emissions reduction rules planned - govt
The government says work is now under way to develop new rules that will support a reduction in carbon emissions from aircraft. Transport Minister Phil Twyford says globally, aviation accounts for… Audio
NZ police monitoring developments around 3D firearms
A law professor says 3D firearms are not yet a threat to New Zealand, but could be as technology evolves. Audio
Govt announces West Coast investment plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy. Video, Audio
Repeat of murder likely unless disability services are improved - senior doctor
A senior Auckland doctor says the murder of a severely disabled woman at the hands of her mother could happen again, unless adult disability services are improved, and care givers are better funded. Video, Audio
Nelson woman found guilty after rubbing rat poison on MP
Nelson woman Rose Renton was today found guilty of offensive behaviour and fined $400 for rubbing rat poison on Nelson MP Nick Smith at the city's Saturday market last year. Audio