Rural

Let’s make Kaiate Falls swimmable again

Kaiate Falls is going to be receiving a lot of love and care, as volunteers gather today to plant hundreds of native trees and plants. The ‘Let's Make Kaiate... Read More

Give Eugenie the ammo she needs

After 15 years of lobbying successive governments on advanced recycling fees, there's a chance to fix it now, and fix it for a long time. So speak up, have your... Read More

Students Tour Eastern BOP horticultural businesses

Almost 100 students from four Eastern BOP schools have seen for themselves orchard and postharvest sectors of horticulture. The second annual 'Cultivate... Read More

New deal promises greater pack house efficiency

Leading innovators are coming together to deliver a formidable range of automation services to post-harvest operators across Australasia who want to enhance... Read More

NZ’s first cage-free egg directory launches

New Zealand's first Cage-Free Egg Directory has launched today, listing businesses who have committed to going cage-free, and those who are yet to produce a cage-free... Read More

Fonterra expects multi-million dollar loss

Fonterra has announced it expects to make a reported loss of $590-675 million this financial year, taking into account likely write-downs. The announcement comes... Read More

Government announces plan to improve NZ waterways

The Government has today announced the next step in its plan to clean up NZ rivers and lakes by supporting community-led programmes. 'Every New Zealander should... Read More

Get ready for a severe thunderstorm and gales

1.08pm update: A severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for much of the upper North Island on Sunday afternoon. The MetService has reported that a strong... Read More

More rain, some snow, as large low covers NZ

WeatherWatch reports there is a very large low pressure system covering NZ with mild weather in the north and colder conditions in the south. Some places in the... Read More

Farming organisations focus on welfare practices

The New Zealand farmer sector has a particular focus on animal welfare, and they support additional efforts to improve winter grazing practices on farms. DairyNZ... Read More

Tractor rolls in Western Bay of Plenty

A tractor has rolled in the Western Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Emergency received the call to a rural property near the Te Puke Highway just after 3.30pm.... Read More

Watch out for snow across central North Island

Snow to low levels is expected in many parts of the South Island and central North Island, also west to southwest gales for the lower North Island and Auckland. A... Read More