Feilding
The 'big money' changing hands at the Feilding saleyards
Global demand for red meat is driving strong prices for sheep and cattle, some of the best former Feilding farmer Eric Linklater has seen in over 20 years of guiding tours at the local saleyards. Audio
The art of the auction
Feilding livestock agent and saleyards auctioneer Alex Stewart on breaking into an old man's game, human calculators and conducting the sale. Audio
Regional Wrap: Feilding with Mayor Helen Worboys
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa. This week, we’re in Feilding in Manawatū as the town celebrates 150 years. Audio
Trappers unite over the net
Amid the shiny tractors, new sheep breeds and delicious smelling spit roast at the Central Districts Fieldays in Feilding this weekend, was a stand featuring different types of pest traps. People were… Audio
Trappers unite over the net
Amid the shiny tractors, new sheep breeds and delicious smelling spit roast at the Central Districts Fieldays in Feilding this weekend, was a stand featuring different types of pest traps. People were…
AudioRegional council allows public input on proposed waste-to-energy plant
A regional council has decided to allow public input into a proposed waste-to-energy plant's resource consent application in the Manawatū town of Feilding.
Feilding cut off by storm, area hit by torrential rain
A rural Manawatū community is cut off from the outside world after the latest deluge wreaked havoc in the region.
In Feilding some homes have been left sopping after torrents of water tore through… Audio
A decade on from Scott Guy's murder
Jesse speaks to Stuff investigative journalist Mike White. Audio
Feilding comes alive
Feilding lost its usual Friday bustle during the Covid-19 lockdown with the historic stockyards closed and the farmers' market shuttered. But it came to life again last week when the lockdown lifted… Audio, Gallery
Feilding comes alive
Feilding lost its usual Friday bustle during the Covid-19 lockdown with the historic stockyards closed and the farmers' market shuttered. But it came to life again last week when the lockdown lifted…
AudioShane Jones promises to spend every cent of $3b fund
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones was in Fielding today handing out more money to regional projects. And as Ben Strang reports, Mr Jones promises that come the next election, there… Audio
Feilding man David Lyttle denies murdering friend Brett Hall
The Crown says Feilding man David Lyttle deliberately shot his friend Brett Hall after a dispute over money, and had made a plan to get away with murder. But Mr Lyttle's lawyers are pointing the… Audio
Animal effluent warning for popular swimming river
The Feilding stockyards are the most likely source of a discharge of animal waste in two waterways, the regional council says.
Masterton wins most beautiful town in NZ
Masterton has been named the most beautiful city in New Zealand as decided by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful charitable trust. The "Beautiful Awards" look at the efforts made by communities to protect… Audio
Lamb prices reach record highs
Farmers say it's been a fantastic season for lamb, as a global shortage of the meat is pushing up the prices.
Weather Man - Alan Mason
Change is in the air after nearly a century of weather watching for a Feilding family. Alan Mason's family have been recording the weather in Feilding for 98 years. But now, at the age of 94, Mr Mason… Audio
Union on petrol thrown around council office
A woman, armed with a lighter, threw petrol around a Feilding council office today, splashing workers who managed to keep her talking till police got there. Audio
Mayor on petrol thrown in offices
Returning to our story of petrol being thrown around today inside a Feilding council office by a woman with a cigarette lighter. Audio
A woman armed with petrol and lighter threatens council staff
A woman, armed with a lighter, threw petrol around a Feilding council office today, splashing workers who managed to keep her talking till police got there. Audio
