Rural
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland. Audio
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland.
AudioNo rodeo prosecutions in five years of investigations
Nearly 30 complaints have been made to the Ministry for Primary Industries about the mistreatment of rodeo animals in the past five years - but there have been no prosecutions. Audio
Dairy NZ won't appeal Greenpeace ad ruling
Dairy NZ wanted to avoid increasing talk about Greenpeace's message, which blamed the sector for water pollution.
Job cuts on the cards at Westland Milk Products
New Zealand's second largest dairy co-operative lost more than $14 million in the 2015/16 season and is reviewing staff roles.
NZ fills Australia's potato shortage
New Zealand potato farmers and processors are expected to profit from a shortage of the vegetable in Australia.
Cause of Havelock North water crisis discovered
RNZ News has obtained scientific test results which reveal exactly how Havelock North's drinking water supply was contaminated last year. The results show pumps from Brookvale Road's bore one sucked… Audio
Moves made to trademark 'manuka'
An Australian tree nursery is trying to grow Manuka trees in the hope of cashing in on New Zealand's lucrative market.
Black-grass warning after three-farm outbreak
Crop farmers are being asked to be wary of black-grass, after the invasive weed was found growing in mid-Canterbury.
Free as a bird
The Wildlife Veterinary Trust in Christchurch has established a small hospital dedicated to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds. Audio
