Rural
Kiwifruit growers open case against MPI over PSA in court
Kiwifruit growers are arguing the MPI failed to protect them from known biosecurity risks, and should never have let the vine killing disease PSA slip into the country. Audio
Kiwifruit growers' PSA case against MPI begins
A group of growers is suing the Ministry for Primary Industries for negligence over the vine-killing disease's entry to the country in 2010.
PSA class action heads to Wellington High Court
A group made up of more than 200 Kiwifruit growers, suing the government for negligence over the way it handled the PSA outbreak, head to court today, in a multi-million dollar class action. The group… Audio
Kiwifruit growers take their case against MPI to High Court
More than 200 kiwifruit growers whose crops were ruined by the PSA vine disease will start their case in the High Court at Wellington today. RNZ rural reporter Alexa Cook discusses the details. Audio
A lot to crow about
This year, 1250 birds were entered into the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club's championship show. It's a beauty pageant that organisers hope will delight members of the public so they too will decide… Audio
A lot to crow about
This year, 1250 birds were entered into the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club's championship show. It's a beauty pageant that organisers hope will delight members of the public so they too will decide…
AudioShould meat be on the menu?
Australian author and journalist David Mason-Jones is selling copies of his book 'Should meat be on the menu?' at the Te Mania Angus Bull Sale in North Canterbury. The book explores the widely held… Audio
Should meat be on the menu?
Australian author and journalist David Mason-Jones is selling copies of his book 'Should meat be on the menu?' at the Te Mania Angus Bull Sale in North Canterbury. The book explores the widely held…
AudioRegional Wrap
The North Island's had a string of crispy frosty mornings which is helping dry out water logged pastures and lifting farmers' spirits. Calving is in full swing in Canterbury. Sheep farmers in Central… Audio
Full Episode for Friday August 4, 2017
There's a squawk-fest on Country Life - the team is at the Waikato Poultry and pigeon clubs annual show. Audio
Full Episode for Friday August 4, 2017
There's a squawk-fest on Country Life - the team is at the Waikato Poultry and pigeon clubs annual show.
AudioDeer velvet price down 25 percent
Deer velvet prices dropped by up to 25 percent for the season just ended.
Mid-range option considered for Manuherikia water
A new option is on the table for a water scheme in central Otago.
Farmers in South Canterbury demand urgent answers on cow disease
More than 100 South Canterbury farmers are demanding answers from biosecurity officials about the cow disease mycoplasma bovis. Video, Audio
