Farming
Oyster farmers say wastewater spill compensation a drop in the bucket
Mahurangi farmers are calling for more transparency on Watercare's compensation calculations after a sewage leak contaminated tens of thousands of oysters.
Possums, stoats and hedgehogs no match for Canterbury's 4x4 trappers
Farmers, tradies and 4x4 enthusiasts unite to protect Mid Canterbury's rivers and seashore.
The Masjid that's made a home in Mataura
The mosque in Mataura provides a place of community for those from as far as Roxborough and Tapanui to Wyndham.
The future role of meat and dairy in feeding humans
How does the world balances its hunger for protein while reducing emissions? Donald Moore from the Global Dairy Platform explains.
In Northland's heat, a new sheep takes shape
Meaty, eco-friendly, good-looking but not too woolly, could those be the perfect traits for New Zealand's future flock?
Pest control along Mid Canterbury's waterways
Farmers, tradies and 4x4 enthusiasts are doing their bit to protect Mid Canterbury's rivers and oceans. Audio
The making of NZ's future flock
Climate change, increasing costs, fussier consumers and changing rules have researchers and breeders working hard to develop a sheep that will not only be economic to farm but good for the planet… Audio
The future role of meat and dairy in feeding humans
Chicago-based Global Dairy Platform's executive director Donald Moore on the importance of addressing emissions reductions with a 'global mass' approach. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 20 March 2026
Country Life this week is out trapping pests in Canterbury, and at a Northland farm designing New Zealand's future flock. The team also visits a mosque in rural Southland and chats about the future… Audio
The Masjid that's made a home in Mataura
The Mataura Masjid provides a place of community for those from as far and Roxborough and Tapanui to Wyndham. Audio
Oyster farmers to get final payment over sewage spill
Watercare is compensating nine oyster farms a total of $2.75 million after the sewage event last October.
NZ's Free Trade Hustle
As New Zealand closes in on its first trade deal with India, we look back at the agreements that shaped the country: from Britain’s betrayal in the 1970s to closer economic relations with Australia… Video, Audio
Wattie's NZ's proposed cuts 'a really big blow' to seed, arable growers
The seed industry was taking stock of what last week's announcement by Wattie's would mean for growers.
Morning Rural News for 17 March 2026
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Gavins business manager Chris Paterson said they have been forking out an extra $60,000 a week since prices went up. Audio
Making memories at the Shepherdess Muster
A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland.
