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Rural News

by RNZ

News

Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

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Episodes

  1. Midday rural news

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

  2. Morning rural news

    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.

  3. Midday rural news for Thursday 5 November

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

  4. Morning rural news for Thursday 5 November

    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.

  5. Midday rural news for Wednesday 4 November

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

  6. Morning rural news for Wednesday 4 November

    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…

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  7. Midday rural news for 3 November 2026

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

  8. Morning rural news for 3 November 2026

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  9. Midday rural news for 2 November 2026

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

  10. Morning rural news for 2 November 2026

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  11. Midday rural news for 30 October 2026

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

  12. Morning rural news

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  13. Midday rural news

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

  14. Farmers urged to "stop and pop" bonnets

    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.

  15. Midday rural news for Wednesday 28 October

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

  16. Morning rural news for Wednesday 28 October

    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.

  17. Midday rural news for 27 October 2026

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

  18. Morning rural news

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  19. Midday rural news

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

  20. Morning Rural News for 23 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  21. Midday rural news for 22 October 2026

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

  22. Morning Rural News for 22 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  23. Midday rural news for Wednesday 21 October

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

  24. Morning rural news for Wednesday 21 October

    Agricultural intensification was a hot topic during a political debate on freshwater, meanwhile global dairy prices are on the up again as New Zealand milk production hits a new record. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

  25. Midday rural news for 20 October 2026

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

  26. Morning rural news

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  27. Midday rural news for 19 October 2026

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

  28. Morning rural news for 19 October 2026

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  29. Midday rural news for 16 October 2026

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

  30. Morning rural news

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  31. Midday rural news for 15 October 2026

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

  32. Morning rural news from Thursday 15 October

    A recent report suggests a large Hawke's Bay water storage project should help pump money into the region - if it goes ahead, meanwhile arable growers seem more confident following a good start to spring, but they're still cautious about what crops they plant. Rural News on Morning Report with...

  33. Midday rural news for 14 October 2026

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

  34. Morning Rural News for 14 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  35. Midday rural news for 13 October 2026

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

  36. Morning Rural News for 13 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  37. Midday Rural News for 12 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  38. Morning rural news

    Manufacturers of crop and animal medicine products feel encouraged by recent regulation reviews, meanwhile lots of young cattle at sale yards around the country at the moment. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

  39. Midday rural news for 9 October 2026

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

  40. Morning Rural News for 9 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  41. Midday rural news for 8 October 2026

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

  42. Morning rural news for Thursday 8 October

    New Zealand's primary industries could benefit from artificial intelligence - but new industry-led research suggests they're some of the least prepared to take it up, meanwhile a new report recommends genetically-modified organisms, released into the environment, should be subject to existing...

  43. Midday Rural News for 7 October 2026

    News from the rural farming sector.

  44. Morning rural news for Wednesday 7 October

    Canterbury irrigation specialist fears thieves targeting large pivot irrigators used on farms for their copper wiring could end up being killed, meanwhile prices regain lost ground at the Global Dairy Trade auction and Bay of Plenty dairy farmers are nearing the end of calving. Rural News on...

  45. Midday rural news for 6 October 2026

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

  46. Morning rural news for Tuesday 6 October

    Agri-analysts expect tighter supplies and higher prices for cattle and beef as countries focus on rebuilding their herds, meanwhile a major kiwifruit company is investing in Gisborne and major dairy company Danone recently purchased local dairy brand The Collective. Rural News on Morning Report...

  47. Midday rural news for 5 October 2026

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

  48. Morning rural news

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  49. Midday rural news

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

  50. Midday rural news for Friday 2 October 2026

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

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About this show

Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

Hosted by

RNZ

Categories

News

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Rural News have?

Rural News has 57 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 5, 2026.

What is Rural News about?

Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

How often does Rural News release new episodes?

Rural News publishes daily, based on its 57 episodes since September 2026.

Who hosts Rural News?

Rural News is created and hosted by RNZ.
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