Rural
Midday Rural News for 30 April 2018
A farmer in the Rotorua District says he still can't access much of his property after yesterday's flooding. Audio
Morning Rural News for 30 April 2018
The European Union has banned all outdoor use of neonicotinoid insecticides. Audio
Perfect storm hits NZ fruit industry
A massive shortage of seasonal labour that affected this year's apple harvest is now flowing on to kiwifruit. As that crop hits its peak harvesting time, they're short of over a thousand workers for… Audio
Perfect storm hits NZ fruit industry
A massive shortage of seasonal labour that affected this year's apple harvest is now flowing on to kiwifruit. As that crop hits its peak harvesting time, they're short of over a thousand workers for…
AudioMetal roads and home-made meals
Niki Guy-Junker lives nine kilometres from her letterbox in Central Otago. She grows most of the produce she needs to make ready-to-eat meals in her home kitchen for elderly people in Roxburgh, Clyde… Audio
Metal roads and home-made meals
Niki Guy-Junker lives nine kilometres from her letterbox in Central Otago. She grows most of the produce she needs to make ready-to-eat meals in her home kitchen for elderly people in Roxburgh, Clyde…
AudioThe Rigours of Shearing
The rigours of shearing need to be better understood by health professionals so they can help shearers overcome injuries, says a movement mechanics coach. Audio
The Rigours of Shearing
The rigours of shearing need to be better understood by health professionals so they can help shearers overcome injuries, says a movement mechanics coach.
AudioRegional Wrap
Many North Island areas are looking forward to forecast rain this weekend. Northern Southland's having a magnificent autumn. Audio
Full Episode for Friday April 27, 2018
The rigours of shearing, Niki Guy Junker and her meal service and the labour shortage in our apple and Kiwfruit industries. Audio
Full Episode for Friday April 27, 2018
The rigours of shearing, Niki Guy Junker and her meal service and the labour shortage in our apple and Kiwfruit industries.
AudioMidday Rural News for 27 April 2018
The Ministry for Primary Industries is closely monitoring an outbreak of Citrus Canker in Australia's Northern Territory. Audio
NZ wine exports to US grow as global prices rise
It has been a big year for New Zealand wine exports into the United States and it is part of a larger growth globally in the sale of wine particularly into emerging markets.
Higher prices needed for low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy.
Midday Rural News for 26 April 2018
The forestry industry says a ruling against an Eastern Bay of Plenty forest owner and two harvesting contractors, should come as a warning to other operators. Audio
M bovis in spotlight as dairy cow transfers ramp up
Rural lawyers are advising farmers to take extra precautions during cattle and farm transactions, in light of cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.
