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Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
Beyond the pain: What lies ahead for dairy?
Rabobank says tough times faced by the dairy sector won't last forever.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
Strategy for wellbeing of Whanganui River to be unveiled
The launch is at Pūtiki Marae on Friday morning.
Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted
There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.
The Country Full Show: September 14, 2023
Heather du Plessis-Allan, Winston Peters, Andrew Gibson, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.
Hamilton to host Young Farmer Grand Final
Hamilton is set to play host to one of the biggest farming events of 2024.
Dry summer looms for Hawke's Bay
Soil moisture levels are already dipping below typical levels – time to plan.
Feds calls for independent inquiry into rural banking
Feds survey has found farmers coming under undue pressure from their bank.
Wild horses have taken over this Far North town
Rural Americans might have 30-50 wild hogs, but Ahipara locals have 12-15 wild horses.
Drought on the cards for Northland with big El Niño expected
New Zealand’s climate is about to take a “rapid turn”
‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39C
Kiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.
Eradicating Northland's weeds focus of free worskshops
Sick of invasive weeds? Northlanders offered free help to get rid of them.
Rangitīkei grain grower claims national award
Rangitīkei has produced exceptional grain yields for the 2023 season.
'Thoroughly opposed': Resident survey slams controversial Otago airport plans
The Wānaka Stakeholders Group surveyed more than 600 locals on the issue.
Soon your beer might taste different. Blame climate change
New York Times: Hotter, drier seasons are threatening traditions of German hops growers.
The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.
Plenty of spring veggies expected
United Fresh says cabbages and other leafy greens should be abundant this spring.
Here come the windy westerlies: How El Niño is adding to spring’s bluster
NZ is in for a windy time over coming days and weeks - and it's not just spring to blame.
Group launched to fight methane tax
“All we seek is that methane emissions policy be based on current, unrefuted science."
The Country Full Show: September 13, 2023
Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Hipkins, Wayne Langford, Michael Every, Helen Mandeno.
Food prices jump 8.9 per cent: Eggs, chips, yoghurt drive spike
Grocery food prices increased 10.6 per cent.
Business awards reflect post-Covid optimism
Te Puke businesses are lining up in record numbers for the annual business awards.
Poland calls on EU to extend Ukraine grain embargo
Prime Minister posts: “Poland will not allow Ukraine grain to flood us".
Southland dairy sector employs nearly 1 in 5
Southland's dairy sector had 2300 farming jobs and 770 processing jobs.
Pōrangahau environmental advocate raises possum pest alarm
Robert McLean does everything from predator trapping to eco-sourcing seeds and educating.
Beef + Lamb NZ puts money where its mouth is
Wools of NZ commercial carpet tiles chosen by Beef + Lamb NZ for Wellington office.
'Exciting': Kiwi scientists studying lab-grown fruit
Cellular horticulture "could become a significant food production system in the future".
Autistic boy wins national golf title after only playing three rounds - ever
The 12-year-old schoolboy cleaned up all comers to take out the title at the Aims Games.
Comment: Policy lens needs to consider paddock to plate
Opinion: We need to hear from our rural communities about the pressures they’re facing.
Entrepreneurs giving back to next generation with US internships
Global intern programme will place Māori innovators with leading businesses in the US.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: 'It’s the economy, stupid'
OPINION: Economic growth, fuelled by productivity gains, pays for election promises.
The Country Full Show: September 12, 2023
Christopher Luxon, Gary Knight, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor.