Rural

Dr Gosia Zobel has been working to detect mood in goats and to see if putting them in a positive frame of mind will change the way they behave. Audio

Retired archaeologist Michael Trotter has a real soft spot for rare-breed animals, in particular dun Dexter cattle and Arapawa goats. He has a small herd of each at his rural property at Tuahiwi in… Audio

Even previously green areas in the North Island are suddenly looking very dry. Southland's still got green grass and crops are growing, but all farmers, and some orchardists, want the predicted rain… Audio

The kiwifruit industry is hoping to avert a labour shortage for the upcoming harvest by using a strong social media campaign linking employers and employees. It has also produced a book outlining what… Audio

Archaeologist digs hardy animals, Dr Gosia Zobel on the mood of goats, and Gordon Stephenson trophy winners Catriona and Mark White, and the Regional Wrap. Audio

The Minister for Primary Industries says more mechanisms should be looked at to pay for biosecurity. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Business and farmers are crying foul, but unions and environmental groups say the Tax Working Group's reforms are the best way to make the tax system more fair. Our political reporter Gia Garrick has… Audio

A slow down in milk supply globally has helped dairy prices rise to their highest level in eight months. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The dairy company Synlait has launched a stinging attack on Fonterra, accusing it of manipulating the price of milk paid to farmers. Audio