Rural
Mud and Blood - Westland rugby teams battle it out
Every winter, the Woodham Shield brings together remote South Westland communities for a fiercely contested grassroots rugby battle steeped in pride and tradition.
Miley the Huntaway's a 'main dog' now
For the past year, Country Life has been watching Wairarapa dog triallist Chris Shaw train up his latest working dog, Miley - a young Huntaway that's got that "X-factor".
From the Archive: Mud and blood
A trip to the archives where tradition meets passion as four South Westland teams compete for the region's foremost rugby prize, the Woodham Shield. Audio
Miley the Huntaway's a 'main act' now
For the past year, Country Life has been in the yards or out in the paddock watching Wairarapa dog triallist Chris Shaw train up his latest working dog, Miley - a young Huntaway that's got that… Audio
Here Now: Yuki Fukuda's trials with rice
Pretty much the last place you'd think you'd find a rice paddy growing is on a hill in Nelson, but Yuki Fukuda is doing just that. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Country Life Friday 15 August 2025
This week Country Life learns more about a woman trialling growing rice at her home in Nelson, we check in with dog trainer Chris and his young star Miley one last time and we take a look back through… Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 August 2025
There's a call for levies paid by the fishing industry to be increased, and put towards marine conservation and fishery observers. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 August 2025
A forestry boss is challenging new land use restrictions. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Morning Rural News for Thursday 14 August 2025
Morning Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke Audio
Desperate plea from struggling grain sector
Low product prices have prompted desperate calls for New Zealand farmers, mills and shoppers to take up local grain.
Midday Rural News for 13 August 2025
Farmers have concerns around a possible overseas takeover of Alliance Group. Audio
Canterbury student finding solution to age old farming problem
University of Canterbury student Jade Luxton has identified a critical gap in New Zealand's livestock vaccination process - which is costing farmers millions annually and raises animal welfare issues… Audio
Hospitality industry on govt's two new work visas
Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Audio
Cover crops and critters - a dirty love affair
Stephen Newman has gone from IT to conventional farming to becoming a devotee of the regenerative farming movement.