Country Life

• FULL SHOW: Country Life for 5 December 2025

  This week Country Life is at the Wayleggo Cup, a trans Tasman sheep dog trial, meets a record-breaking Angus bull-breeder and opens the door on an unusual business finding opportunity and bringing thrills to a rural main street.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - On The Farm8:20 - Risqué and Rural15:35 - Cash cow: Tangihau Angus' record breaking bulls28:09 - The Wayleggo Cup: A Trans-Tasman sheepdog testMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• The Wayleggo Cup - a Trans-Tasman sheepdog test

  How do sheepdogs and handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial contest. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Cash cow: Tangihau Angus' record-breaking bulls

  Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set the top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again setting a new record price of $161,000. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find more about Tangihau Angus, here.With thanks to:Dean McHardyGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Risqué and Rural

  How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketāhuna You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Ian TurnerGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• On the Farm for 5 December 2025

  A round up of conditions on farms and orchards around the countryGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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