Rural
Merino: A Story of Sheep
This radio documentary from 1950 feature interviews, narration and dramatisation. It focuses on the farming of merino sheep in the Marlborough region. The original recording is held at the Nga Taonga…
AudioChopped, sliced and diced...
Fields around Pukekohe are now striped with rows of onions, gently curing in the sun. They'll soon be heading into the packhouse where they'll be topped and tailed, graded and bagged for export. Audio, Gallery
Chopped, sliced and diced...
Fields around Pukekohe are now striped with rows of onions, gently curing in the sun. They'll soon be heading into the packhouse where they'll be topped and tailed, graded and bagged for export.
AudioRegional Wrap
Rain's fallen in Northland, East Coast and Hawkes Bay, but follow-up is crucial and the drought's not broken. In the South Island farmers in South Canterbury and central Otago have plenty of… Audio
Zespri Expands in Europe
Zespri will allow another 1800 hectares of its SunGold kiwifruit to be grown under license in Europe. Audio
Zespri Expands in Europe
Zespri will allow another 1800 hectares of its SunGold kiwifruit to be grown under license in Europe.
Audio1000s flock to World Shearing & Wool handling Championships
Alexa Cook is in Invercargill for the World Shearing & Wool handling Championships.The local sports stadium, which typically holds events such as basketball and netball, has been transformed into a… Audio
North Canterbury locals fight proposed 50ha quarry
North Canterbury residents say if given the go ahead, the noise, dust and vibrations of a proposed quarry will cause constant disruption and impact on their house values. Video, Audio
Zespri to double European production
Zespri will allocate an additional 1800 hectares of land for its European SunGold brand, two-thirds of which will be in Italy.
Govt drought package falls short, farmer says
A Northland dairy farmer says a government support package will do little to help those struggling in the drought-stricken region.
Rodeos - Should They Stay or Go?
A cruel form of entertainment, or a community event showcasing farming skills? Reporter Paloma Migone visits some of the country's rodeos to find out how they tick. Video, Audio, Gallery
Northland drought 'right up there'
Northland farmers facing big losses are counting on a bit more support now that drought has been declared.
