Andrew Mc Rae
One entity may control water in Scotland, Ireland
The control of water by a single entity in both Scotland and Ireland is being seen as an example of what could work in this country. The government is carrying out a review of who manages the three… Audio
Farmers hope for business reset after Fonterra loss
Dairy farmers are hoping the massive financial hit taken by Fonterra will be used as an opportunity to reset the business for the future.The dairy cooperative delivered a net loss of $196 million for… Audio
Repatriation ceremony snub opens old wounds - veterans
Vietnam war veterans are bitterly angry they were not allowed to be part of a recent ceremony for the repatriation of 27 soldiers who died while serving in South East Asia. At least five of those… Audio
'May you rot in prison' - Murdered woman's mother
Raewyn Richmond, whose daughter Kim was murdered by her partner, says they hoped he'd get a longer non-parole period, after he was sentenced to 11 years in Hamilton today. She told reporters her… Video, Audio
Govt's UDA could override Auckland Council's Unitary Plan
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is cautiously welcoming government plans to set up an Urban Development Authority in the city to fast-track housing projects, while insisting his council is up to the task of… Audio
Cows forced to give birth in muddy fields - SAFE
Animal advocacy group SAFE has released photos of cows giving birth in a muddy Southland paddock. While not ideal nor the norm, Federated Farmers says mud is a fact of life at this time of year. Video, Audio
Tax breaks for All Blacks mooted to keep players in NZ
Rob Nichol from the players association says New Zealand should take a leaf out of Ireland's tax book where players who end their careers there can claim back 40 per cent of their tax back. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 August 2018
Compensation could be possible for nurseries and orchards forced to secure 48-thousand seedlings for apples, cherries and other fruit. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 August 2018
The Environmental Protection Authority has given the green-light to the use of a predator to fight any invasion by the brown marmorated stink bug. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 August 2018
The horticultural industry has overwhemingly voted to continue with an industry levy. Audio
‘Incredibly moving’ ceremony welcomes home soldiers' remains
In a moving ceremony at Auckland Airport this morning, 27 New Zealand soldiers and one child finally came home after lying for decades in cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore. The servicemen died on… Audio
Repatriation campaigner angry, grateful to see soldiers return
The man credited with starting a campaign to have the remains of New Zealand servicemen returned home is feeling both angry and grateful now their repatriation is only hours away. An Air New Zealand… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 August 2018
The agricultural investment company MyFarm Ltd is forecasting a bumper year for pipfruit. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 August 2018
The animal advocacy group, SAFE is calling for an independent agency to take over responsibility for animal welfare. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 August 2018
The High Court in Wellington has been told of a seven year delay in carrying out checks by the Ministry for Primary Industries that that led to 48-thousand imported seedlings being stuck in expensive… Audio
