Rural
03:45pm Sun 13 Dec, 2020
Update 6.45pm Helicopters have been deployed to Matakana Island and are using monsoon buckets to help put out the fire that took hold on the ocean side of the... Read More
10:30am Sun 13 Dec, 2020
A large blaze that broke out on Saturday afternoon at Pumpkin Hill north of Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula is reported to be under control this morning. Fire... Read More
05:45pm Sat 12 Dec, 2020
Police is assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with the response to a scrub fire in Pumpkin Hill, Thames-Coromandel. Emergency services were called to the... Read More
10:10am Wed 02 Dec, 2020
The more you learn about Maori medicine, the more you realise it's not just about plants, says Rob ‘Pa' McGowan. Rob's been practicing and teaching... Read More
08:00am Sun 29 Nov, 2020
Further funding for feed support services and new animal welfare coordinators will help farmers who continue to feel the effects of an extended drought, says Rural... Read More
03:29pm Sat 28 Nov, 2020
Heavy rain and gale winds are expected this week across much of New Zealand. The MetService advise that a low pressure will move across central and northern New... Read More
07:30am Sat 28 Nov, 2020
It's the ultimate fun fest today for the TECT Park tenth birthday celebrations. There is an extravaganza of free fun, entertainment, activities and birthday... Read More
06:52am Fri 27 Nov, 2020
From January next year, up to 2000 experienced seasonal workers from the Pacific will be able to travel to New Zealand to address labour shortages in the horticulture... Read More
04:05pm Wed 25 Nov, 2020
An Eastern Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard has won the inaugural Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture. The Ahuwhenua Trophy is the most prestigious... Read More
04:00pm Sun 22 Nov, 2020
A Tasman Sea low is likely to briefly reach storm criteria in the Tasman Sea this week before partially falling apart as it moves across New Zealand mid-week. ... Read More
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08:15am Sat 21 Nov, 2020
Update: 3.30pm A forestry and scrub fire in the Lower Kaimais that started on Friday night has now been contained. "All the fire and emergency appliances have... Read More
07:59am Thu 19 Nov, 2020
A Mount Maunganui woman is among winners of the New Zealand Biosecurity awards announced this week. Kiwifruit Vine Health's Linda Peacock was awarded the Minsiter's... Read More
29-Oct 06:00
Fraudsters use one-time passcode to steal $4800
28-Oct 17:00
Lifestyle block owners warned over El Niño
28-Oct 13:06
Homicide inquiry: Police seek car sightings
28-Oct 11:45
Allard lays down early title marker at Baypark
28-Oct 10:55
Alleged theft-linked vehicle crashes into water
28-Oct 10:00
Pilot escapes injury after propeller breaks
28-Oct 08:00
Bay players feature in ND season-opener squad
28-Oct 07:00
Wind, rain and colder temperatures to sweep BoP
28-Oct 06:00
Blind bowler's remarkable rise to the world stage
27-Oct 18:00
Brothers’ brush with death carries warning
27-Oct 17:00
Resident mows overgrown traffic island
27-Oct 14:00
Performer Suzanne Lynch no stranger to big stages
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