Susan Murray

The North Island continues in its parched state, while in the South Island, Southland is a green oasis. Audio

Some rain has fallen in the North Island but more is needed.The pear harvest is about to start at the top of the South. Audio

Forty years ago John Simister set up a nature reserve near Wellington. It was something he'd wanted to do since childhood and ever since, he's been encouraging people to get up close and personal with… Audio

A selection of agricultural news from the week. For further rural news go to the Radio New Zealand website. Audio

Flatpack Farming CEO, Sophie Green. Audio

The North Island is drying out despite rain a week ago, and in the South Island lambs are heading off farm to get processed. Audio

The Hororata Highland Games are an initiative of the Hororata Community Trust. The Trust was established to support the community through fundraising activities and help the Mid-Canterbury town… Audio

Ulric Baumberger has three thousand Christmas trees growing on his Matangi property near Hamilton. He, his wife and young twins arrived in New Zealand nearly twenty years ago and he started growing… Audio

A selection of agricultural news from the week. For further rural news go to the Radio New Zealand website. Audio

CRV Ambreed sire analyst Kevin Hart and David Smith. Audio

The North Island is dry and farmers are weaning lambs early and at lighter weights, while in the South Island the first draft of lambs are going to the works. Audio

A month after a devastating flood in the Wanganui-Rangitikei area, Susan Murray visits the region, hearing from farmers, local children, and regional and government officials. A Country Life feature… Audio

A selection of primary industry stories from throughout the week. Audio

High winds have battered the North Island and in the South, it's been raining cats and dogs. Audio

A selection of primary industry stories from throughout the week. Audio

In the North Island, Hawkes Bay's apple orchards are in full bloom. On the mainland tailing's all but finished in coastal areas while hill farmers are well into lambing. Audio

A selection of primary industry stories from throughout the week. Audio

In the North Island intermittent rain showers have been interrupting docking, while in the South farmers have been busy preparing ground for winter feed crops. Audio

A selection of primary industry stories from throughout the week. Audio

The North and South Islands have both had kinder weeks weatherwise, letting farmers get out and do activities that have been delayed recently. Audio