Rural

Risk of thunderstorms, hail, gusts and heavy rain

WeatherWatch are forecasting possible thunderstorms ahead this afternoon and evening. 'A low deepens just west of central New Zealand today, while an unstable... Read More

Zespri marks record 2020/21 season

Increased sales, the ongoing expansion of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit production and great quality fruit underpinned by strong international demand have delivered... Read More

Stress and fatigue blamed for farmer’s finger loss

A Te Puke farmer who lost one of his fingers in a farming accident is encouraging farmers to be proactive about their wellbeing. Paul Walker says he lost his... Read More

Syos Aerospace develops heavy-lift drones

A New Zealand-built pilotless helicopter, capable of lifting up to 200 kilograms, could help emergency responders deliver critical supplies into disaster zones,... Read More

MPI funding for innovative programme

New investment by the Ministry for Primary Industries will help enhance farmers' financial risk management skills and prevent business failure. MPI is funding... Read More

New rules for surgical procedures on animals

New rules for surgical procedures on animals came into effect yesterday following a year-long delay due to Covid-19. The new regulations under the Animal Welfare... Read More

Te Waihi estuary clean up ideas sought

The group leading the charge to clean up Te Waihi estuary in the Bay of Plenty will be hosting a farm advisory meeting that will provide a forum for discussion... Read More

Farmers urged to look after themselves this winter

Farmers are great at looking after their animals and their farms, but they also need to look after their most important assest on the farm, themselves and those... Read More

Farm sales increase

Farm sales are up compared to the three months leading up to Covid-19, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). The data,... Read More

Hunters report opening weekend success

Duck shooters are reporting success for the opening weekend of the game bird hunting season. Hunters in the greater Rotorua and Bay of Plenty areas were... Read More

The threads that make a farmer

Fashion - a word that most likely springs models and catwalks to mind rather than the clothes sleepily chucked on at 4am before milking. But, there is plenty... Read More

Weather burdens picking season

The extent of the kiwifruit picker shortage has been difficult to gauge due to wet weather, says NZKGI chief executive Nikki Johnson. 'It's been an... Read More