Rural

Autumn arriving with cooler air drifting across

An area of low pressure is currently crossing the North Island with the centre around Auckland bringing in a few extra showers and isolated heavier downpours to... Read More

Homes urgently required for Kaimanawa wild horses

The countdown is on. More than 70 Kaimanawa wild horses will be mustered during April and May out of the Kaimanawa Ranges as part the area's ecological management... Read More

An encounter in Matapihi

Why would an 80-year-old go out and spend $5000 on an Arab horse called Arlo with any intention other than to ride it? The question was asked by someone who's... Read More

What’s on? Sign bombing, pianos and surf!

Kia ora and morena Sunners, and welcome to your Saturday, where there's lots of great activities to participate in or be entertained by. It's a ‘two-cruiseship'... Read More

Prosecution a strong message to farmers

Following a Waikato farmer who was fined $131,840 for over-irrigation of effluent on Monday, DairyNZ and Waikato Dairy Leaders Group Chair Jim van der Poel says... Read More

Fires breaking out near Whakatane and Paengaroa

There are reports of fires breaking out near Whakatane and Paengaroa. Fire Communications have confirmed that two fires have broken out in the Whakatane area... Read More

Boy released from mechanical lift in Western BOP

A boy has been released from a mechanical lift after becoming stuck earlier this afternoon. Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager Colin Underdown... Read More

Neighbours versus rats and mice

The battle lines have been drawn in backyards across Tauranga. And you are invited to join the fray. It's the war against pests, the war to save our native... Read More

Harvest warning for motorists

New Zealand Police is taking to Facebook to remind motorists that it's harvest time. Police say because it's harvest time, it means rural areas will be busy... Read More

Council nabs dogs accused of animal attacks

Animal services officers from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council have captured a pack of roaming dogs that has allegedly been responsible for several attacks... Read More

New Kiwifruit packaging facility for Katikati

A new facility supplying packaging to the Kiwifrui industry has opened there, creating more jobs in the region. Hume Pack-N-Cool, a Kiwifruit packhouse and coolstorage... Read More

Multiple fires near Maunganui Road rail lines

Reports are coming in of many scrub fires breaking out near the railway lines on Maunganui Road. There are also fires reported near Bayfair. Large clouds of... Read More