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The Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail: part two
Susan Murray takes on the Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail – and checks out who is benefiting from extra visitors to the Central North Island.
AudioBoutique winemaking in Bannockburn
Debra Cruickshank has had a chaotic few weeks. It's harvest time – a month early – and grapes have been arriving at her Central Otago micro-winery in buckets, bins and baby baths. Audio, Gallery
Boutique winemaking in Bannockburn
Debra Cruickshank has had a chaotic few weeks. It's harvest time – a month early – and grapes have been arriving at her Central Otago micro-winery in buckets, bins and baby baths.
AudioThe Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail: part one
Susan Murray takes on the Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail – and checks out who is benefiting from extra visitors to the Central North Island. Audio, Gallery
The Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail: part one
Susan Murray takes on the Mountain to Sea Cycle Trail – and checks out who is benefiting from extra visitors to the Central North Island.
AudioRegional Wrap
Dry, mild weather with a stray shower or two prevailed this week in Pukekohe. Many vegetables are now in heavier supply and retail prices have eased. Canterbury is fully into autumn mode with all… Audio
Full Episode for Friday April 6, 2018
Country Life gets saddle sore cycling from Mt Ruapehu to the Sea .. checking out rural businesses along the way. Audio
Full Episode for Friday April 6, 2018
Country Life gets saddle sore cycling from Mt Ruapehu to the Sea .. checking out rural businesses along the way.
AudioGovt's irrigation cutback a blow but schemes to press on
A government move to cut back on irrigation has been called a kick in the teeth by a South Island water company fighting drought in an arid region.
Dairy prices fall for fourth consecutive time
Dairy prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than two months in the latest global auction overnight.
Farmers, truck drivers balk at idea of lower speed limits
Farmers and truck drivers are balking at the idea of a lower speed limit to 70km an hour, saying the government would be better to look at improving roading infrastructure. Video, Audio
'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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