Rural

National weather update

The MetService advises that a large ridge of high pressure covering the country is expected to move slowly east on Monday, as a broad front approaches southern... Read More

Waitangi Day 181 years on

A great range of hands-on workshops, exhibitions and live entertainment are planned for the Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival on Saturday. The day begins with... Read More

Survey finds farmer confidence bouncing back

Farmer confidence has bounced back to where it was pre-COVID, but attracting and retaining staff remains a headache. This is shown in the latest Federated... Read More

Fonterra lifts forecast Farmgate Milk Price

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today lifted its 2020/21 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZD $6.90 - $7.50 per kgMS, up from NZD $6.70 - $7.30 per kgMS. The... Read More

Young growers vie for BOP title

A diverse group of eight young growers have stepped up to compete for the title of 2021 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the year. The competition, which also accepts... Read More

BOP Deerstalkers turn 70

Many memorable hunting moments have passed through the NZ Deerstalkers Bay of Plenty Branch, which recently celebrated its 70th birthday. But NZDA BOP president... Read More

Awards connect BOP farmers

Galatea farmer Adam Barkla describes entering the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards as 'a massive undertaking that is absolutely worth it”. Adam and his... Read More

Man safely winched off Kaimai Range ledge

8.40pm: The man who became stuck on a ledge in the Kaimai Range has been safely winched off by Land Search and Rescue. Police called LandSAR after receiving a... Read More

Fire in Papamoa sand dunes extinguished

A fire which broke out in the Papamoa sand dunes has now been extinguished. Fire and Emergency NZ Northern shift manager Mark Richards says they received multiple... Read More

Kiwifruit growers join Foodbank drive

Kiwifruit growers have been helping struggling Kiwis and are now extending their foodback drive across New Zealand. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc., the industry... Read More

Hairini fire now contained, hot spots remain

7.30pm Update: The fire that has been burning in scrub and pines in Hairini has now been contained. Fire Emergency NZ shift manager Paul Radden says that a helicopter... Read More

Calls for courtesy at harvest time

Harvest season is in full swing and Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other some care and understanding. "Not... Read More