Rural

Safety calls for duck hunters

New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has joined forces with Te Tari Pūreke - Firearms Safety Authority and Fish & Game to stress the importance of safety... Read More

Maria meets her helicopter rescue crew

Now well on the road to full recovery, a woman is immensely thankful for the rapid actions and response that saved her life following a quad bike accident. While... Read More

Grassland reduction results in declining stock

The national sheep flock is continuing to decline with the number of total sheep falling by 3 per cent (773,000) to 24.4 million for the year ended... Read More

Opepe Farm Trust offers milk self-service, Taupō

Old-fashioned, creamy milk is in for a comeback in Taupō, as a high-tech makeover will help locals make their morning coffee more sustainable. Opepe Farm... Read More

Mice on ship delay kiwifruit season in Europe

Zespri's first delivery of this season's kiwifruit to Europe has been delayed after mice were found on the ship. During standard clearance processes... Read More

Pyes Pa Road closure following crash

Hato Hone St John ambulance officers are attending a crash on Pyes Pa Road. A single-vehicle collision occurred on Pyes Pa Road at 5.35pm. The road is... Read More

Person located safe after search in bush off SH36

Update 4.44 pm, a police spokesperson says the person has been located safe and well. Original report: Rescue efforts are underway after a person has... Read More

Morrinsville's Herd of Cows makes online moove

Morrinsville's iconic Herd of Cows street art installation has received its own digital experience. The permanent outdoor exhibition launched in 2015, starting... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Praying for the kiwifruit harvest

Inspired by folk in a Waikato town, praying for the industry that provides much of their livelihood, has seen prayers for the kiwifruit season rise from the Western... Read More

BOP state highway works for April

Petrolheads will be converging on Taupō between April 19 and 21 for the New Zealand round of the V8 Supercars Championship. Taking place for the first time... Read More

Closures coming up for SH2 Pekatahi Bridge

Pekatahi Bridge, located north of Tāneatua on State Highway 2, will close daily for maintenance from Monday April 15 for three days. NZ Transport Agency... Read More