Rural
Loading Docs 2020: Wahine Warrior
After a brush with death, she was reborn a warrior. Using hunting as therapy, she must overcome her past to lead a self-sustained sisterhood. Video
Real Country goes from tourism to female farm training
A new farm training institute is set to open its gates in Southland next year. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Laura Douglas from Real Country in Kingston, had bus loads of tourists turn up to her… Audio
Some farmers can't access stock due to Auckland border restrictions
Farmers with properties either side of Auckland's southern border are frustrated they haven't been able to check stock or get essential supplies because of the alert level 3 lockdown.
Midday Rural News for 18 August 2020
Horticulture New Zealand says it's in hourly contact with government officials about the disruption covid checkpoints are having on vegetable production. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 August 2020
Covid checkpoints around Auckland are causing major disruptions for vegetable growers.
Maja Burry has the Rural News. Audio
Small towns have higher risk of intimate partner violence
A new study out of Washington State University has shown that women living in small towns are most at risk of violence from current or former spouses and partners. The findings also ring true in New… Audio
An action-packed farm experience for urban kids
Katie Earle started Bush Farm School because she's passionate about sustainability and wants children to be more resilient and resourceful. The primary school teacher has teamed up with Banks… Video, Audio
An action-packed farm experience for urban kids
Katie Earle started Bush Farm School because she's passionate about sustainability and wants children to be more resilient and resourceful. The primary school teacher has teamed up with Banks…
Video, AudioFree to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been… Audio, Gallery
Free to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been…
AudioCounting the breeds - a census of rare breeds in NZ
The Rare Breeds Conservation Society wants to know how many rare breed animals are in New Zealand and where they are located. Audio
Counting the breeds - a census of rare breeds in NZ
The Rare Breeds Conservation Society wants to know how many rare breed animals are in New Zealand and where they are located.
AudioOn the Farm - a weekly wrap of farming conditions around NZ
There's been perfect lambing weather in the North Island and calves are arriving early in Otago. Audio
Country Life for 14 August 2020
Regional wrap; a census of rare breeds in NZ; Free to Roam; An action-packed farm experience for urban kids; Feedback from listeners. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 August 2020
Federated Farmers estimates there are about 500 farmers in the Tāmaki Makaurau region affected by the current level three lockdown measures.
Maja Burry has the rural news. Audio
