Rural
09:00pm Mon 03 Sep, 2018
Western Bay of Plenty District Council staff took part in an expedition to relocate kōkako to Ōtanewainuku Forest in Oropi early this month. Council's Community... Read More
01:15pm Sun 02 Sep, 2018
Rain and strong winds are moving through the country today with a mini tornado reported in Matamata. The tornado swept through the area at around 12pm. A caller... Read More
07:08am Thu 30 Aug, 2018
Good news for avocado lovers - prices could drop eventually as more homegrown avocados come on to the market. The group marketing New Zealand avocados says rapid... Read More
06:52am Thu 30 Aug, 2018
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has opened the New Zealand Avocado International Industry Conference 2018 being held in Tauranga for the next two days. The Prime... Read More
05:47pm Mon 27 Aug, 2018
UPDATE 6.21pm: One car has hit a median barrier and clipped another car on Tauranga's Harbour Bridge. A police spokesperson says emergency services were called... Read More
09:53am Fri 24 Aug, 2018
Two companies have been fined for dairy effluent discharges onto land which led to waterways. Both discharges were discovered by Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More
10:39am Thu 23 Aug, 2018
After a lengthy battle, Danni van der Heijden was crowned Young Grower of the Year 2018 at an event in Napier last night. Danni, 24, was named the winner after... Read More
09:28am Wed 22 Aug, 2018
The Falls Retreat has been announced as a finalist in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. Located between Waihi and Paeroa along the Hauraki Rail Trail cycleway,... Read More
01:25pm Wed 08 Aug, 2018
With Taupo being one of the world's supervolcanoes, Central North Island residents are being encouraged to attend a free talk on ‘The Life and Times of Supervolcanoes'... Read More
01:00pm Wed 08 Aug, 2018
Business could be about to boom for avocado growers in the Bay of Plenty. AVOCO, New Zealand's largest avocado export group, is predicting a strong fruit set... Read More
02:06pm Fri 03 Aug, 2018
Horse riders protesting a proposed ban on horse riding at Tuapiro Point, have delivered their petition to the Western Bay of Plenty Council on horseback. The... Read More
06:48am Fri 03 Aug, 2018
An orchard worker is warning others to remain vigilant after catching an alleged avocado thief green-handed in the act. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous,... Read More
30-Oct 11:45
Under The Stars looks for new home
30-Oct 11:00
Halloween events in Bay of Plenty
30-Oct 10:00
Mount cafes adapt to survive post-slip slump
30-Oct 06:53
One dead after car crashes into vehicle at mall
30-Oct 06:00
Man, mini-moto set for epic 2500km charity ride
29-Oct 19:16
Farmers retail workers strike for better pay
29-Oct 18:20
Chiefs name 2027 squad
29-Oct 17:26
Kayaker rescued from sinking vessel
29-Oct 16:13
Serious injuries as crash closes Coromandel road
29-Oct 15:57
Teen admits hammer attack after car-spiking arrest
29-Oct 13:39
Six-week repairs on Wairoa cycleway start Monday
29-Oct 09:00
Man's skull fractured in pub hammer attack
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