Rural

The Covid 19 virus appears to have brought an end to a spectacular run of prices for beef exports; and New Zealand is falling behind in the fight agasinst weeds and it is costing the country billions… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The clean-up continues for farmers whose land was flooded by the Mataura River in Southland. Jon Pemberton had 20 hectares of land under water at Brydone. When it receded he was left with a metre of… Audio

New Zealand's premier shearing competition, The Golden Shears, is gearing up for its 60th birthday bash next week. Despite scepticism at the start and declining demand for wool, The Golden Shears is… Audio

It's nearing the end of veraison - a significant time in the vineyard when the berries start to change colour, developing flavour ready for harvest. We've been following John Douglas as he works his… Audio

Each week our Country Life reporters check out the latest from farms and orchards around the country.

South Waikato had thunder rolling around the district at the weekend but the rain was very choosy… Audio

Farmers in Southland continue mopping up after the Mataura River flooding, in the View from the Vines series grapes are ripening and birds need to be kept at bay and a look back at the Golden Shears… Audio

The wool industry has been hit by a cyber attack, which is affecting a computer system used by many wool brokers and exporters. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A major conservation plan is being developed to protect the South Island's unique alpine environment from Himalayan tahrs.

The large goat-like animals were introduced to New Zealand during the early… Video, Audio

Tasman District is being urged to make sure farmers as well as ratepayers help meet a 25 million dollar cost overrun for the Waimea Dam. Audio