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"Bloody dry" is how farmers are describing current condition, with many offloading stock due to concerns over feed and water levels. Niwa's latest hotspot shows conditions are extremely dry in Nelson, Marlborough, northern Canterbury, northern Otago and parts of Northland, Manawatū-Whanganui, and Wellington.    Sally Murphy has the rural news.

News from the rural farming sector.

A new study has shown further evidence of inequities in rural healthcare services. Researchers at the University of Otago looked at how patients in rural and urban centres use hospitals and other healthcare services. Monique Steele has the rural news.

News from the rural farming sector.

Several gold kiwifruit growers are selling their high value, sought-after, gold kiwifruit licences and quitting the industry. Sally Murphy has the rural news.  

News from the rural farming sector.

Launched in Wellington last night, beekeepers plan to revive the industry with a strategy which aims to double honey exports to a billion dollars by 2030. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

News from the rural farming sector.

Pāmu, the state-owned farming company, also known as Landcorp, has reported a half-year net operating profit of $3 million. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

News from the rural farming sector.

Fishing company executives are meeting with officials from the Ministry for Primary Industries today to discuss cameras on commercial fishing boats, amongst other things. Monique Steele has the rural news.

News from the rural farming sector.