Rural

Second Business Bites event focuses on people

Its first Business Bites event was so successful, Evolve Hauraki is serving up seconds. This time the topic is how to hire the right people, and keep them. Council... Read More

Young BOP growers testing their skills

Eight of the Bay of Plenty's top young growers are being tested to the limit today as they take part in a series of skills events at the Te Puke A&P Show. In... Read More

Person injured after getting trapped by digger

A person has been injured after being trapped by a digger in Te Puna. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 10.30am. Fire and emergency northern... Read More

New wetland on the way near Tauranga Harbour

Initial work on a functional new wetland ecosystem at Te Puna, north of Tauranga, could get underway by March. The development, which will feature cycling and... Read More

Matamata farmer’s legacy for next generation

Matamata dairy farmers Wynn and Tracy Brown are leaders in the dairy industry. In 2018, the couple won the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Fonterra Responsible... Read More

Farmers managing nutrients to protect local lakes

Farmers from the Rerewhakaaitu community are taking practical steps to protect water quality in their local lakes. They have worked with Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Matatā to celebrate new mural

An opening celebration will be held in Matatā this Tuesday, January 22 at 6pm to officially launch a new mural celebrating mana wāhine and the kuia of the area. The... Read More

Bright, shiny bands for ducks

Hundreds of Bay of Plenty ducks are paddling around with bright, shiny bands on their legs. They are helping scientific research into duck population and habits. It's... Read More

Workplace deaths down, but not enough

The number of workplace deaths dropped last year but the government's safety agency says it's still too high. Forty two workers died in accidents in 2018,... Read More

Strong men line up at Tauranga Racecourse

Rumours are flying today's Bay of Plenty Strongman event will have the best strongman line up yet. The Tauranga A&P Lifestyle Show at Tauranga Racecourse... Read More

Leak affects supply to Te Puke & Eastern Zone

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is repairing a large water leak on a supply line in its Eastern Water Supply Zone that is affecting water supply to Te Puke. The... Read More

Enjoy all sorts of avocado fun!

Katikati recently claimed the title of being New Zealand's avocado capital - and this year's Avocado Expo at the Katikati A&P Show aims to showcase and celebrate... Read More