Rural

Largest-ever kiwifruit harvest begins

New Zealand's 2021 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first commercial crop being picked this morning in Gisborne and more kiwifruit to be picked across... Read More

Psa settled 10 years on

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to bring the lengthy Psa saga to an end. The plaintiffs, Strathboss Kiwifruit... Read More

Call goes out for kiwifruit pickers and packers

The first kiwifruit will be picked off the vines this week and growers across the country anticipate needing around 23,000 workers for the harvest. The harvest... Read More

Gear up for Bike Day

For those keen to explore the Te Puna to Omokoroa cycleway, an exciting family bike day is planned for March. 'We've run the Te Puna Quarry Fest over a... Read More

Hunter shares survival story ahead of roar

One hunter is sharing his story of a tragic hunting trip in 2008 as a safety reminder as we head into the roar. It's important to remember to identify your target... Read More

Kiwifruit harvest taster day: registrations open

An initiative giving people an insight into working in the kiwifruit industry over harvest is about to kick off. The initiative - led by New Zealand Kiwifruit... Read More

Fonterra narrows 2021 earnings guidance

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today announced it has lifted the bottom end of its 2021 forecast earnings guidance and narrowed the range to 25-35 cents per... Read More

New rules for flood protection and drains

If you live, work or use the land around a stopbank or other flood defence and drainage asset in the Bay of Plenty, you may need to check out the new rules from... Read More

Psa settlement prompts mixed emotion

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to bring the lengthy Psa saga to an end. The long-running litigation... Read More

Seasonal work scheme attracts 16 people

A financial scheme set up to attract people to seasonal work is enticing 16 people to the Bay of Plenty region. The New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme, which... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More

New AI agritech platform to benefit scientists

A new scientific partnership will develop an AI platform to meet demand from Bay of Plenty scientists for faster processing of complex research data. The initiative,... Read More