Rural News

Midday rural news for Wednesday 11 November 10.11.2026 3:31 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for Wednesday 11 November 10.11.2026 3:33 ↓

Sheep farmers will vote early next year on a proposed wool levy to invest in work that grows demand and value for New Zealand's wool clip, meanwhile Wool-Aid has gone from strength to strength with its merino wool medical bandages. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news 09.11.2026 4:07 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news 09.11.2026 3:41 ↓

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news 08.11.2026 3:27 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news 08.11.2026 4:49 ↓

A preliminary look at rural electorate results and the first Kiwi apples developed in Spain, designed for hotter, drier climates are being planted in Hawke's Bay. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news 05.11.2026 3:14 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news 05.11.2026 3:40 ↓

A prestigious agricultural scholarship programme has awarded its 200th scholar meanwhile a Taranaki vet practice with deep roots in farming is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for Thursday 5 November 04.11.2026 3:03 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for Thursday 5 November 04.11.2026 3:58 ↓

Agriculture is set to remain a standalone subject at high school, meanwhile a top soil scientist is concerned about the effects of nutrient run-off affecting our groundwater quality. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for Wednesday 4 November 03.11.2026 3:50 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for Wednesday 4 November 03.11.2026 4:13 ↓

Minimum standards about how cow collars should be used on farm are included in the new code of animal welfare for dairy cattle, but one veterinarian wants regulations to go further, meanwhile powder prices continue to rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for 3 November 2026 02.11.2026 4:33 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for 3 November 2026 02.11.2026 3:31 ↓

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for 2 November 2026 01.11.2026 4:33 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for 2 November 2026 01.11.2026 3:33 ↓

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for 30 October 2026 29.10.2026 3:44 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news 29.10.2026 5:10 ↓

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news 28.10.2026 4:16 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Farmers urged to "stop and pop" bonnets 28.10.2026 4:31 ↓

Farmers are being urged to 'stop and pop' the bonnet before starting work to reduce fire risk from nesting birds, meanwhile stock is flowing slowly to meat processors. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for Wednesday 28 October 27.10.2026 3:56 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news for Wednesday 28 October 27.10.2026 4:37 ↓

Some respite for Southland farmers and growers, battling one of the wettest seasons in almost half a century, meanwhile warmer conditions could also make for an early cherry harvest. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news for 27 October 2026 26.10.2026 4:09 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Morning rural news 26.10.2026 4:05 ↓

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Midday rural news 22.10.2026 3:17 ↓

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.