Country Life for Friday 27 August 2010

9:05 PM.It's been extremely wet nearly everywhere in the North Island, but the East Coast of the South Island has spotted the sun. Audio

9:09 PM.Our lifestyle block at Susan Murray's place now has nine ewes (one died) and 18 lambs. However it's not all been plain sailing. The vet was called on Tuesday. Audio

9:15 PM.The QE 2 Trust lets landowners permanently protect special features on their land. Karen McLeay meets fencer Winston Flemming and QE 2 rep Maggie Bayfield to find out what she needs to do to protect… Read more Audio

9:29 PM.Pounamu carver, musician and endurance sportsman Steve Maitland carves out a humble yet satisfying existence in Ross, a small gold-mining community on the West Coast. Audio