Jemma Brackebush
Locals at crossroads on Manawatu Gorge resolution
Four roads have been shortlisted to replace the Manawatu Gorge road but its still unclear which of the options is the favourite for local residents. Each of the proposed alternative routes will take… Audio
Community prepared to fight over intensive chicken farm
Mainland Poultry are seeking resource constent to turn a dairy farm in Waikato into one of the country's largest cage-free egg laying farms, but neighbours aren't happy about the plan. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 September 2017
The change coming to the food sector will be so rapid that eight of the top ten food companies will be out of business in the next decade. Audio
'Dire' rental situation in Palmerston North - beneficiaries
Beneficiaries house hunting in Palmerston North say the rental situation is dire, and many people don't know what they can do. Audio
Motelliers fed up with some beneficiary clients
A motel owner is fed up she is out of pocket after some resident beneficiaries with emergency housing grants have damaged her rooms and smoked drugs inside. Audio
No evidence found to support Fonterra's light-proof bottles
Consumer New Zealand is calling on dairy-giant Fonterra to apologise to consumers for potentially misleading them over the nutritional benefits of Anchor's light-proof milk bottles. Video, Audio
Independent regulator to avoid Havelock North contamination
Setting up an independent regulatory body that manages drinking water standards is one way international and local experts think a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination could be avoided. Audio
Water contamination inquiry continues in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand's non-compliance with drinking water safety standards and its training of assessors have come under fire at the Havelock North water inquiry. Audio
Woodville desperate for more visitors
Businesses in Woodville will have to wait until Christmas before they know whether a permanent alternative to the Manawatu Gorge road will go through, or bypass the town. Video, Audio
Woodville businesses struggling amid gorge closure
Business owners in the small Tararua town of Woodville are facing the prospect of closing their doors because of the fall in traffic caused by the closure of the Manawatu Gorge Road. Video, Audio