Rural

In the North Island many east coast regions are desperately short of rain, and elsewhere ground water levels are still low, while conditions in coastal Marlborough are beyond dire, and a drought… Audio

Motueka Steiner School students have an outdoor classroom of log seats around a fire to look forward to when the school moves to its new farm campus in May. After years of planning, the final touches… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The government has found evidence a Dutch company is dumping surplus frozen fries in New Zealand - but says it's not affecting the local industry.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Audio

You may think you've felt rough after a night on the vino, but have you ever considered the environmental hangover from wine making? In depth reporter Farah Hancock got up close and personal with… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Last year seven people died as a result of quad bike accidents at work  and there were more than 800 active ACC claims for quad bike injuries. Lachlan Coleman talks to Jesse about his invention. Audio

Seasonal worker scheme used by New Zealand growers could be slowing productivity gains. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Recruiters across the ditch are ramping up online advertising campaigns as they look to fill a range of short and long term roles on farms and orchards. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A High Country Life is a memoir of life through the different seasons on Otematata Station, a high country sheep and beef station in North Otago. The author Philippa Cameron joins the show to discuss… Audio

Stags are roaring on Andrew Wellington's Waikato farm. It's an exhausting time of year for them - not only is it mating time but they're on patrol - constantly on the lookout for other stags. Audio