Rural
Maniototo farmers challenge Ardern to visit them on water tax
Central Otago farmers are calling on the Labour Party Leader to visit their properties in order to debate Labour's water tax plan over a cup of tea. Video, Audio
Rural/urban divide 'encouraged' by water tax policies - farmer
Many political parties are using farmers as an easy target for emotive policies that appeal to urban people, a South Canterbury farmer says.
Waterways restoration trust marks 20 years
A Waiau Trust in Southland is 20 years into its work with farmers to create and protect wetlands and waterways.
Labour's water tax policy uppermost in voters' minds
Labour's water tax policy is giving National and other parties something solid to fight as they try to blunt Labour's rapid resurgence. Video
Under the Knife and On the Go - New Zealand's Surgical Bus
Country Life joins nurses, patients and the surgeon onboard New Zealand's mobile surgical bus. For 15 years, the 'operating theatre on wheels' has been rolling into rural towns to deliver health care.
…Under the Knife and On the Go - New Zealand's Surgical Bus
Country Life joins nurses, patients and the surgeon onboard New Zealand's mobile surgical bus. For 15 years, the 'operating theatre on wheels' has been rolling into rural towns to deliver health care.
… AudioCountry Pubs - Lake Ianthe Tavern
A series of short radio programmes produced in 1986 by Brendan Gray looking at some of New Zealand's more colourful historic hotels. Lake Ianthe Tavern in South Westland once had a mobile licence so… Audio
Country Pubs - Lake Ianthe Tavern
A series of short radio programmes produced in 1986 by Brendan Gray looking at some of New Zealand's more colourful historic hotels. Lake Ianthe Tavern in South Westland once had a mobile licence so…
AudioRegional Wrap
The North Island is still swimming in water with regular heavy downpours, but ground temperatures are picking up. Temperatures are moving up in the South Island too, but the West Coast had a horror… Audio
All Blacks get taste of country life
Taranaki is home to the three Barrett brothers. Middle brother, Scott, who plays lock, took a group of curious All Blacks out to visit the family farm. Audio
Food-tracing firm goes trans-Tasman
A Dunedin forensics company is expanding into the Australian market due to high demand for food traceability.
Dairy payouts could rise further to $7 - ASB
There is a good chance dairy price forecasts could reach $7kg of milk solids before Christmas, ASB says.
