Rural
The Waimate Trail
Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury, the 67km Waimate Trail which will pass through native forest, limestone rock… Audio
New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objects
Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Rotorua biofactory for new fuels, proteins
A $60 million biofactory opening in Rotorua next year will give small businesses the opportunity to create and test new bioproducts using forestry slash. Audio
Morning Rural News for 23 October 2025
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Hawke's Bay A&P dropping entry prices for delighful weekend
It's Hawkes Bay A & P show's weekend to shine, and the sausage dog race is sure to be a winner. Organiser Hannah Morrah spoke with Nathan Audio
'Not a hell of a lot here': Young job hunters on the challenge facing them
Two Taranaki job hunters speak about their frustration at doing everything they can to find work, but remaining without a job for months. Audio
'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZ
The Eterna blueberry, which can grow 'up to the size of a ping-pong ball', is being planted in Kerikeri and Waikato.
Midday Rural News for 20 October 2025
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook… Audio
Carving a business out of salvage timber from the Canterbury quakes
Ever wondered what happened to some of the damaged timber from the Lyttelton wharves after the Canterbury earthquakes?
Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm
When it comes to farming, planning for the next season today is key for a fifth generation Waikato dairying family.
Could kiwi be used on pest patrol in orchards and vineyards?
A recent study has filmed the rare and vulnerable birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils, grass grub and other insects.
Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm
When it comes to farming, planning for the next season today is key, says the Coubrough family. The 5th generation dairying family is on the same page - they want robotics to milk the cows for them. Audio
Ironbark - the wood as hard as steel
Ever wondered what happened to some of the damaged timber from the Lyttelton wharves after the Canterbury earthquakes? The tough ironbark they were made from was too good not to be rescued and… Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Kiwi on pest patrol
Could growers harness the kiwi as a way of reducing pests attacking their crops? A recent study has filmed the endangered birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils… Audio
