Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy, saying "Some parts are doing really well and some parts are doing quite poorly," plus an initiative to introduce Chinese consumers to Kiwi venison.    

Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy, saying "Some parts are doing really well and some parts are doing quite poorly," plus an initiative to introduce Chinese consumers to Kiwi venison.

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui &amp; iHeartRadio.

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

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The Country 26/04/24: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Ben Picton, Dr Robyn Dynes, Aaron Cruden, Matt Lythe, and Matt Dillon.

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Brandolino, Ben Picton, Dr Robyn Dynes, Aaron Cruden, Matt Lythe, and Matt Dillon.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 9, 2026

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We get a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand’s principal scientist, including severe weather affecting Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Plus, Canterbury’s flooding, a shift towards more settled weather, and what a developing El Niño could mean for spring.

We get a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand&rsquo;s principal scientist, including severe weather affecting Hawke&rsquo;s Bay and Tairāwhiti.&nbsp;Plus, Canterbury&rsquo;s flooding, a shift towards more settled weather, and what a developing El Ni&ntilde;o could mean for spring.

The Country 09/07/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Hamish McKay

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Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior strategist, global economics and markets, on the Reserve Bank’s OCR hike and its implications for inflation, interest rates and economic growth. Picton also discusses renewed Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and the outlook for further rate increases.

Rabobank&rsquo;s Sydney-based senior strategist, global economics and markets, on the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s OCR hike and its implications for inflation, interest rates and economic growth.&nbsp;Picton also discusses renewed Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and the outlook for further rate increases.

The Country 09/07/26: Ben Picton talks to Hamish McKay

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The Country 26/04/24: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum

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