Rural
Finding beauty in the fakes and forgeries
Every two years, a gallery in Mangaweka holds a competition for who can create the best forgery artworks: practices otherwise frowned upon in the art world. Audio
$24.6m infrastructure boost announced for East Coast
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced funding for horticulture growth in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti.
Midday Rural News for 27 August 2025
There's a number of jobs on the line at Zespri. Audio
Rural News for 27 August 2025
Rural women have shared their view on changes to the Equal Pay Act. Audio
Some Cromwell residents upset over Fast-Tracked gold mine
Some Cromwell residents are up in arms about a giant gold mine, poised for the Fast-Track Bill, and set to start changing their backyard as early as February. Otago-Southland reporter Katie Todd has… Audio
Large water storage project in Wairoa could lead to regional horticultural growth
Wairoa's new water storage development an 'enabler' to regional horticulture growth.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 August 2025
In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio
Regional Wrap: The Record Keeper of Geraldine
In South Canterbury, Geraldine is home to a unique vinyl and coffee outlet called The Record Keeper. It's entirely powered by solar power and a bit of a stage for up and coming musicians Next week… Audio
Wholly Cow: Cambridge butcher's childhood dream come true
The Andrews family has gone from selling farm-raised meats at a farmers' market to running their own butchery.
Farmers respond to government's report into banking competition
While some findings confirm long-held concerns, others don't go far enough, say rural folk.
Creamy, sustainable and high in fibre - barley eyes up the dairy aisle
A new barley, bred for high fibre and low waste, is being turned into milk and yoghurt - a sustainable alternative with benefits for farmers and big potential in the global dairy-free market.
From gumboots to storybooks: Farming with a twist of magic
Emma Nowell transforms life on the land into art, children's stories and games, while keeping the farm and family at the heart of it all.
Wholly Cow Cambridge butcher's childhood dream come true
The Andrews family has gone from selling farm-raised meats at the Cambridge Farmers' Market to running their own butchery, adding a micro-abattoir, tannery and tallow production to complete the whole.
…From gumboots to storybooks Farming with a twist of magic
Emma Nowell transforms life on the land into art, children's stories and games, while keeping the farm and family at the heart of it all. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 22 August 2025
This week Country Life learns more about a dairy alternative made from barley and how farm life influences a Waitaki illustrator's work. The team also revisits a Cambridge farming family using… Audio
