The Country Sport Breakfast

Thanks to a record hot, and dry spring on the East Cape, LeaderBrand sweet corn will be hitting supermarkets early this year.      The first corn fields were planted in early August and expected to mature the week of Christmas but this year the first LeaderBrand cobs will be in store at the end of the week, two weeks earlier than scheduled.         Gordon McPhail, General Manager of Farming says t...

Weekly wine chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Mark runs you through what you missed while you were sleeping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking the big business issues of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Cumming , the former New Zealand batter, has been appointed as head coach of the Blaze for their first season affiliated to Nottinghamshire as part of the Tier 1 women's domestic structure. Cumming has enjoyed success in his home country with Otago Sparks, leading them to two 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone titles in four years. He will arrive in the UK in the new year, after the conclusion of...

Tongan bowler Milika Nathan created history in Auckland on Saturday, winning the women's singles title at the World Bowls Champion of Champions in extreme conditions at the Browns Bay Bowling Club in North Harbour. The Northcote Intermediate School teacher proved her winning skills to claim the title, coming from staying within the top eight to upset defending world champion Anne Nunes of the Unit...

The deliberate exclusion of wool carpet from state homes in favour of synthetic materials by Kainga Ora sets a damaging precedent, according to wool sector advocates. Under a new Request for Proposal for the national supply of carpet and underlay materials to support Kainga Ora Homes and Communities’ maintenance and construction work, the tender document states the government agency “are not looki...

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Weekly fruit and vege update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest GDT results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

producer Mark runs you through what you missed while you were sleeping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The start to the third day of the  first cricket test between England and New Zealand  has been sullied by the alleged theft of camera equipment from the commentary box of visiting broadcasters Talksport. The crime is understood to have occurred overnight at the Hagley Oval ground, and was discovered upon arrival this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden pardons Biden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Catching up with the CEO of the hottest football team in NZ. Talking about the hot start and the merchandise that is flying off the shelves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a case of out with the ewe for Tahuna Golf Club. For 55 years the golf course north of Morrinsville has farmed sheep and used them as greenskeepers to maintain fairways, until a decision last week to sell the sheep and revamp the course into a groomed state. From December 3, the sheep will be sold and instead, the course groomed into a more manicured state, with hopes that new members will of...

OUr weekly beer chinwag.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Mark runs you through what you missed while you were sleeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the champions of champions bowls world champs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England have won the opening cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch comprehensively, by eight wickets. A post-lunch flurry saw England chase the 104 required in 12.4 overs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Auckland FC's 2-nil win over Newcastle over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkiing all things Aussie sport. Aussie Golf Open Selection issues for Aussie cricket team Wallabies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekly economic report.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in History - December 2  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Mark runs you through what you missed while you were sleeping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.