Rural
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.
In a Nutshell
Otto and Valda Muller are taking a serious crack at the organic walnut market, planting 1,300 trees on their 130 hectare plateau above the Kawarau River in Central Otago. Audio
In a Nutshell
Otto and Valda Muller are taking a serious crack at the organic walnut market, planting 1,300 trees on their 130 hectare plateau above the Kawarau River in Central Otago.
AudioBeloved Babydolls
Babydolls are rare, compact sheep with faces like teddy bears. They're in hot demand from orchardists and winegrowers, but they come with a hefty price-tag. Audio, Gallery
Beloved Babydolls
Babydolls are rare, compact sheep with faces like teddy bears. They're in hot demand from orchardists and winegrowers, but they come with a hefty price-tag.
AudioA Karaka of a Sale
One of the biggest events on the New Zealand thoroughbred industry's annual calendar is on this week. The Karaka Sales attract buyers from all around the world. Audio
A Karaka of a Sale
One of the biggest events on the New Zealand thoroughbred industry's annual calendar is on this week. The Karaka Sales attract buyers from all around the world.
AudioRegional Wrap
Hawkes Bay is worryingly dry but it's been hosing down in Taranaki. In Mid-Canterbury arable farmers have been harvesting grass seed this week. Audio
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
