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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
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.
AudioMay I take your coat?
Keenan Scott is one of just a few professional alpaca shearers in New Zealand. Each year he shears about 8,000 animals across the North Island. Audio, Gallery
May I take your coat?
Keenan Scott is one of just a few professional alpaca shearers in New Zealand. Each year he shears about 8,000 animals across the North Island.
AudioWhenuanui Farm
Helensville farmers Dianne and Richard Kidd have wanted to enter the Farm Environment Awards for years, but it wasn't until last year that Auckland farmers were invited to enter – so they did, and… Audio
Whenuanui Farm
Helensville farmers Dianne and Richard Kidd have wanted to enter the Farm Environment Awards for years, but it wasn't until last year that Auckland farmers were invited to enter – so they did, and…
AudioRegional Wrap
It's been exceedingly windy over the whole of the North Island for the past three months, Northland and the East Coast and Hawkes Bay are getting very very dry, while the West Coast of the South… Audio
Walk On and On
Lucas Smith, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and mountain guide, is producing merino wool blister protection for walkers, trampers, hunters and climbers. Audio
Walk On and On
Lucas Smith, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and mountain guide, is producing merino wool blister protection for walkers, trampers, hunters and climbers.
Audio4500 cows to be shipped will be safe, exporting company says
A controversial Saudi businessman who plans to ship thousands of cows to China has been involved in several international animal welfare debacles. Audio
