Rural
South Island's two-year drought ends
New Zealand's longest recorded drought is officially over, but North Canterbury is still suffering.
Farmer offers amnesty over milk shed theft
A Nelson dairy farmer whose milk vending machine was robbed is giving those responsible a chance to work off the cost.
Dairy NZ to appeal decision on Greenpeace ad
An advertising watchdog dismissed complaints the advert about water pollution was false and misleading, but one group plans to appeal.
Greenpeace anti-dairy ads win ASA approval
The advertising watchdog has not upheld complaints against an advert run by Greenpeace depicting New Zealand's rivers as being polluted by dairying and irrigation.
Piqa Boo! What’s new in apples and pears
NZ growers are snapping up the newest apple on the block, Dazzle, and Piqa Boo, a new pear variety that combines the best of the East and West. Audio
Piqa Boo! What’s new in apples and pears
NZ growers are snapping up the newest apple on the block, Dazzle, and Piqa Boo, a new pear variety that combines the best of the East and West.
AudioThrilling distilling in Cardrona valley
The Cardrona Distillery is nestled high in the Cardrona Valley between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's a dream come true for Desiree and Ash Whitaker who opened the plant in late 2015 after years of… Audio, Gallery
Thrilling distilling in Cardrona valley
The Cardrona Distillery is nestled high in the Cardrona Valley between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's a dream come true for Desiree and Ash Whitaker who opened the plant in late 2015 after years of…
AudioSale Yard Stocking Filler
A day off, socks, rain and more money for lamb are just some of things farmers attending this week's Frankton sale wanted in their Christmas stocking Audio
Sale Yard Stocking Filler
A day off, socks, rain and more money for lamb are just some of things farmers attending this week's Frankton sale wanted in their Christmas stocking
AudioNoel's Christmas Trees
Every year more than 30-thousand Christmas trees are cut at Noel and Janet Higham's South Head farm near Helensville. The trees are sold as far away as Wellington. Audio, Gallery
Noel's Christmas Trees
Every year more than 30-thousand Christmas trees are cut at Noel and Janet Higham's South Head farm near Helensville. The trees are sold as far away as Wellington.
AudioMeat and Potatoes
Approval has been given to introduce a tiny wasp that will kill the damaging potato psyllid and $4.25 million has been earmarked to develop a meat sensor able to measure the quality of meat destined… Audio
Meat and Potatoes
Approval has been given to introduce a tiny wasp that will kill the damaging potato psyllid and $4.25 million has been earmarked to develop a meat sensor able to measure the quality of meat destined…
AudioRegional Wrap
Ewes are being dagged and shorn in Southland and everyone's trying to get their lambs to the works before Christmas. In the North Island maize is finally growing well and the order has gone out for… Audio
Kaikōura Cheese keeps going after quake
It was deja-vu last month for Kaikōura Cheese owners Daniel and Sarah Jenkins, who moved to the coastal town after the Canterbury earthquakes. Video
Call for safe farming in most dangerous period
It is the peak time of year for injuries in agriculture - one of New Zealand's most dangerous occupations - and WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of new safety regulations. Audio
