Rural
Midday Rural News for 27 May 2019
The Agriculture Minister says Mycoplasma bovis cannot be eradicated, unless all farmers comply with the national animal tracking system. Audio
Fonterra fears oil exploration ban will limit emissions reduction
The government's ban on oil and gas exploration might disrupt Fonterra's plans to switch from coal to gas at its dairy factories to improve its environmental impact, the dairy giant says.
Train Traffic
Paul Francis used to be a train driver and then a country cop but he has gone back to what he absolutely loves. He's set up his own tourism venture, Awakeri Rail Adventures, which allows him to spend… Audio, Gallery
Train Traffic
Paul Francis used to be a train driver and then a country cop but he has gone back to what he absolutely loves. He's set up his own tourism venture, Awakeri Rail Adventures, which allows him to spend…
AudioRegional Wrap
Waikato dairy farms and cows are looking a lot better now than they were a month ago, and West Coast dairy cows are getting feed supplements to keep them topped up. Audio
Sweet and Safe - Kiwifruit are back the menu for diabetics
A Plant and Food Research principal scientist John Monro says if some carbohydrates in a meal are swapped out for kiwifruit it will help reduce blood glucose levels. Audio
Sweet and Safe - Kiwifruit are back the menu for diabetics
A Plant and Food Research principal scientist John Monro says if some carbohydrates in a meal are swapped out for kiwifruit it will help reduce blood glucose levels.
AudioNZ Trade Envoy Mike Peterson
Mike is just back from China and says African swine fever is having a huge affect on local pork production with a flow-on affect to world protein prices, and as Brexit negotiations continue, the… Audio
NZ Trade Envoy Mike Peterson
Mike is just back from China and says African swine fever is having a huge affect on local pork production with a flow-on affect to world protein prices, and as Brexit negotiations continue, the…
AudioFull Episode for Friday May 24 2019
When the Chips are Down, Train Traffic, Sweet and Safe - Kiwifruit are back the menu for diabetics, NZ Trade Envoy Mike Peterson and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday May 24 2019
When the Chips are Down, Train Traffic, Sweet and Safe - Kiwifruit are back the menu for diabetics, NZ Trade Envoy Mike Peterson and the Regional Wrap.
AudioMidday Rural News for 24 May 2019
The growth in dairy exports to China has given a boost to figures for the month of April. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 May 2019
The dairy co-operative Fonterra has narrowed its range of what thinks farmers will earn for their milk this season. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 May 2019
After years of argument, the Zero Carbon Bill is now before parliament, and passed its first reading supported by all parties except Act. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 May 2019
The listed dairy company Synlait has hit a new snag in its plans for a nutritional powder manufacturing site at Pokeno in north Waikato, but the company is shrugging off any risks. Audio
Mandatory safety standards for quad bikes could be on the cards
Kaye Marie Blance was found dead under a quad bike. Four years after her death, mandatory safety standards could be on the cards.
