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The View from the Cowshed Debate
Jamie Mackay is joined by Damien O’Connor, David Bennett, James Shaw and Mark Patterson to debate the issues facing New Zealand farmers.
Rabobank Fieldays Online Panel
Watch: Rabobank's Michael Every, Tim Hunt, Blake Holgate and Todd Charteris chat to The Country's Jamie Mackay.
Allflex Golf Experience charity auction
Jamie Mackay and Sam "Lashes" Casey have a putt off to see who gets to go on the Allflex Golf Experience.
Local Focus: Coromandel electorate explained
Will Omokoroa make a difference to the vote? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North electorate explained
An overview of the Palmerston North electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fuel for Schools programme
The "Fuel for Schools" programme, by Southfuels, has been helping rural schools for the past twelve years.
Local Focus: First weekend at level 2 brings people out to enjoy the sun and shopping
"It's a pity we're having to go back really". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Together We Grow NZ initiative launched
Together We Grow NZ aims to connect urban and rural communities.
Local Focus: Rose City Quilters create over 100 quilts for local families affected by the lockdown
"You know, it's part of what we do. That's what we are". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Damien O'Connor on Moving Day
Moving Day will go ahead this year, but with strict controls due to Covid-19.
DairyNZ farmers make video for Covid-19
DairyNZ farmers say they will keep calm and carry on farming for New Zealand.
Sam Cane's mental health advice
Sam Cane talks to Sam "Lashes" Casey for The Country's Rural Mental Health week.
Wine without water? Irrigation experiment in Central Otago
Retired Bannockburn wine industry pioneer Robin Dicey on growing vines without water. Video/ODT with support from NZ on Air.
Young Breeders Competition at World Hereford Conference
Hannah Gibb of the NZ Hereford Youth team is proud to be representing New Zealand at this years' Boehringer Ingelheim World Hereford Conference.
Rabobank Good Deeds 2019
The Dargaville Primary School Garden Club was selected as the winner of the Good Deeds promotion in 2019.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value adding for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Rabbit control: Otago Regional Council urged to consider GM
Cr Gary Kelliher, of Alexandra says the council can do more to tackle pest control. ODT video / Simon Henderson.
Blade shearing champions return from France
Champion blade shearers Allan Oldfield and Tony Dobbs recount their time at the Golden Shears in France in July. ODT Video: John Keast
Woolflies in Spring Shears action
Woolflies in Spring Shears action. Video / Otago Daily Times / Hamish MacLean
Local Focus: Re-elected mayor wanted more debates
Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis
From the UN to PN, lawyer would declare a climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to the Palmerston North mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Feeling welcome is the beginning of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Videos from around NZ
Local Focus: Whanganui's rich heritage comes at a price
But why are there so many? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Goliath, the Hobson St airbridge, is installed
Cranes lift Auckland's SkyCity convention centre pedestrian air bridge into place. Video / Supplied
Warehouse job cuts
Warehouse job cuts: 33 Northland staff made redundant; union may challenge decision. Video / File
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Country - Rose edition
Interviews are with: Phil Duncan, Dr Jaqueline Rowarth, Pita Alexander, Peter Nation, Graeme Smith.
Simon Bridges' warning on Govt's freshwater plans
The Country's Jamie Mackay interiews Simon Bridges on the Government's Essential Freshwater package.
Beef+Lamb and DairyNZ on water action plan
Jamie Mackay interviews Sam McIvor and Tim Mackle on The Country.
Local Focus: Standing For Democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern water plan 'not war on farmers'
Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern water plan 'not war on farmers.' Video / Channel 39
Hivemind detects hardest-working bees
Russell Marsh uses Hivemind high-tech equipment in beehives to determine which bees are the hardest workers. Video / ODT
Burp-free cow feed drives seaweed science
USC Seaweed Research Group leader Associate Professor Nick Paul on how Asparagopsis could cut methane emissions.
Local Focus: Taupō transforming into 'mini-metro'
Advantages of growth also bring with it new issues. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Winter Festival brings snow to Taupō
Mount Ruapehu snow is no joke for these kids. Made with funding from NZ on Air.