Rural
NZ scientists aim to breed 'super' berry
Scientists are investigating the potential for a new commercial crop of a "super" hybrid blueberry with the colourful flesh of bilberries.
Farmer confidence slips but remains up overall
Farmer confidence fell in the past three months on the back of election uncertainty and a slight shift in sheep and beef markets.
Is anyone worth what Fonterra's CEO is paid?
Geoff Plimmer of Victoria University doesn't think Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings' huge salary increase stacks up. Audio
Call to destigmatise rural suicide, depression
A farmer who recently lost a family member to suicide is calling for changes to the way mental health is talked about.
Campaign to save Opoutere hostel
Opoutere, a small Coromandel community just north of Whangamata, is a holiday hot spot. Many visitors stay in a youth hostel that's become something of a landmark in the town. But now it looks like… Audio
Wild horses couldn't drag her away
With her two sisters, writer and photographer Kelly Wilson made wild Kaimanawa horses a household name via the TV series Keeping up with the Kaimanawas. She says it's time the Australian public began… Audio, Gallery
Farmers 'batten down their hatches' post election
Some farmers are "genuinely worried" about the uncertain outcome of the election and are keeping their wallets in their pockets, Federated Farmers says.
Fonterra's full-year profit slumps by 11 percent
Fonterra has reported a weaker full-year profit, as the rebound in milk prices hits its profit margins.
Rural areas need civil defence planning - farmer
A farmer in Motueka is appealing to Civil Defence to spare a thought for rural communities when it comes to planning for large-scale disaster.
Country Pubs - Blackball Hilton
A series of short radio programmes produced in 1986 by Brendan Gray looking at some of New Zealand's more colourful historic hotels. From Nga Taonga Sound and Vision Archives. Audio
Country Pubs - Blackball Hilton
A series of short radio programmes produced in 1986 by Brendan Gray looking at some of New Zealand's more colourful historic hotels. From Nga Taonga Sound and Vision Archives.
AudioTiny trees aplenty
Rangiora Nursery grows more four million tiny trees a year for high-quality forest and shelter tree cuttings. Owner Derrick Parry employs up to 60 seasonal workers at the busiest times. Audio
Tiny trees aplenty
Rangiora Nursery grows more four million tiny trees a year for high-quality forest and shelter tree cuttings. Owner Derrick Parry employs up to 60 seasonal workers at the busiest times.
AudioRegional Wrap
Hill country Wairarapa farmers are expecting grass growth to rocket away after recent rain. Calving is drawing to a close in Southland and lambing has settled down after a run of wet weather. Audio
Full Episode for Friday September 22, 2017
Miraka on the Move, Trees-a-Plenty, Country Pubs, Beetlemania and the Regional Wrap. Audio
