Rural
Midday Rural News for 9 October 2019
The new head of New Zealand's Climate Change Commission has suggested New Zealanders are eating too much meat. Audio
Spreading forestry blocks ruining rural communities - farmers
Farming communities from Wairarapa to Wairoa are asking the government to put the brakes on forestry policies they say put the future of rural settlements at risk.
An RNZ investigation has found at… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 October 2019
The Environment Minister, David Parker, says proposed freshwater policy won't affect the cost of vegetables. Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 October 2019
Horticulture New Zealand is warning vegetable prices could increase by more than half in coming years, if policies that will stop new vegetable growing are accepted. Audio
Turning green waste into black gold
Energy consultant Phil Stevens wanted to reduce his carbon footprint so on his Manawatu lifestyle block he's experimenting taking old logs and tree trimmings and turning them into a special ingredient… Audio
Turning green waste into black gold
Energy consultant Phil Stevens wanted to reduce his carbon footprint so on his Manawatu lifestyle block he's experimenting taking old logs and tree trimmings and turning them into a special ingredient…
AudioTakiwatanga Sanctuary - a haven for animals and for families
Steve and Phil Brown have set up their King Country home and farm as a sanctuary for children with disabilities and their families. Their rescued animals are on the staff and help entertain and… Audio, Gallery
Takiwatanga Sanctuary - a haven for animals and for families
Steve and Phil Brown have set up their King Country home and farm as a sanctuary for children with disabilities and their families. Their rescued animals are on the staff and help entertain and…
AudioRegional Wrap
This week unsettled spring weather included damaging hail in Hawkes Bay, hard frosts in Marlborough and it's been wetter than wet on the West Coast. Audio
A Boost for Vets and the Regions
Thirty-two graduate vets will receive $55,000 over five years from the Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians to help ease the shortage of veterinarians working with sheep, cows and working dogs.
…A Boost for Vets and the Regions
Thirty-two graduate vets will receive $55,000 over five years from the Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians to help ease the shortage of veterinarians working with sheep, cows and working dogs.
… AudioCountry Life for 4 October 2019
Children with autism get to hang out with rescued animals at a King Country sanctuary, a lifestyle block owner experimenting with burning green waste to reduce his carbon footprint and a plan to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 October 2019
The company running South Canterbury's Opuha Dam has called in the engineers after discoloured water was seen flowing from drains under the dam. Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 October 2019
New Zealand's national lamb crop is continuing its steady decline, with more than half a million fewer lambs expected on the ground this Spring. Audio
