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Earthquake support
Top of the South Rural Support Trust co-ordinator Ian Blair's priority is to get to isolated families. The main issues arising from the earthquake have been food, sanitation, power and communication.
… AudioA symphony of Central Otago flavours
Winemaker Rudi Bauer's mission is to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. In 1996 he established the Quartz Reef biodynamic vineyard on the north-facing lower hills of Bendigo Station… Audio
A symphony of Central Otago flavours
Winemaker Rudi Bauer's mission is to make wines that capture the essence of Central Otago. In 1996 he established the Quartz Reef biodynamic vineyard on the north-facing lower hills of Bendigo Station…
AudioHigh hopes for citrus
Wi Pere Trust in Gisborne has a mixed portfolio of horticultural crops from kiwifruit to oranges, mandarins, grapes and persimmons. The Trust is looking at expanding its citrus because of market… Audio
High hopes for citrus
Wi Pere Trust in Gisborne has a mixed portfolio of horticultural crops from kiwifruit to oranges, mandarins, grapes and persimmons. The Trust is looking at expanding its citrus because of market…
AudioGently does it...
Ursula Hayward and her husband Mark have recently won an award for a new tube feeder for calves that removes some of the stress of the procedure and reduces the chance of injury. Audio
Gently does it...
Ursula Hayward and her husband Mark have recently won an award for a new tube feeder for calves that removes some of the stress of the procedure and reduces the chance of injury.
AudioRegional Wrap
North Island calves and lambs need more sun on their backs and, in the South Island, Otago is having a great spring. Audio
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty.
AudioCandice Milner in session
She’s only 18, but she’s already recorded and released her first album and is about to tour the country for the first time with her country and folk tunes. Candice Milner hails from Lyttelton and… Audio
The Mixtape: Mel Parsons
Singer-songwriter Mel Parsons makes a mixtape of favourites and talks about her roots in the shearing sheds of Westport. Audio
'Humpty' sending himself up and loving it!
Engelbert Humperdinck is 80 and still touring and packing them in. Next year he celebrates fifty years since he changed his name from Gerry Dorsey to that of a nineteenth century classical composer… Video, Audio
Marlon Williams live in session
Lyttelton darling Marlon Williams is back at home, fresh from playing on Conan O'Brien's late night show in the US. Williams premieres a new song and pays tribute to Ralph Stanley. Video, Audio, Gallery
Willie Watson - picking out the gems
Ex- Old Crow Medicine Show banjo player Willie Watson talks to Nick Bollinger about his retreat to old-timey original folk songs, ahead of his solo NZ show in early July. Video, Audio
NZ Live: The Warratahs
Wellington country rockers The Warratahs released their seventh studio album last year - and, two weeks ago, it took the "Best New Zealand Country Album" title at the Country Music Awards in Gore. The… Video, Audio
Country Lass
Indie-folk singer Mel Parsons secured the top song prize at the New Zealand Country Music Awards in early June. She won the Best Country Music Song for her track Alberta Sun. Audio
Introducing Tom Cunliffe
Alt-country-folk newcomer Tom Cunliffe introduces his song 'There's Your Lord' from his album Howl And Whisper. Audio
The Singing Cowboy
Wilson Dixon is instantly recognisable to comedy fans in NZ. His American drawl, long hair, dry wit and truth telling tunes are captivating audiences at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival… Audio
Regional Wrap
Horowhenua at last has had some rain, it's been a terribly trying February, but now facial eczema spores are rocketing away. In the South Island useful rain has fallen in some areas and hot dry days… Audio
