Rural
10:23am Wed 04 Apr, 2018
The final hurdle in restoring freshwater flows into the dying Maketu Estuary (Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi) has been overcome. Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors have... Read More
09:10am Sat 31 Mar, 2018
The New Zealand Defence Force is at the front lines of oral care in the Eastern Bay, following an exercise with the Bay of Plenty District Health Board and Tuhoe... Read More
04:01pm Fri 30 Mar, 2018
This Saturday, March 31, Grower Direct will host their ever-popular sausage sizzle, with more than 10 different homemade chilli jams and chutneys to try. Owner... Read More
11:37am Fri 30 Mar, 2018
The first kiwifruit is being picked in New Zealand with orchards cleared to be harvested from the top of the North Island to the top of the South Island. More... Read More
11:40am Thu 29 Mar, 2018
As chocolate eggs are being dispensed this weekend, New Zealand kiwifruit growers are shipping a much healthier alternative to Chinese consumers. The Klipper Stream... Read More
04:48pm Wed 28 Mar, 2018
Motorists are warned of a crash at the intersection of SH29 and SH1 at Lake Karapiro. The crash happened at around 3.30pm. One person was trapped in their vehicle... Read More
04:41pm Wed 28 Mar, 2018
A light aircraft has crashed near Waihi this afternoon. Two people on board are injured but they are not thought to be seriously hurt. Police say the aircraft went... Read More
11:41am Tue 27 Mar, 2018
The event ‘Cultivate Your Career' is taking place for 150 students from 10 Western Bay of Plenty schools today under the theme of ‘multi-faceted innovation'. In... Read More
09:26am Mon 26 Mar, 2018
An ambulance was called for two people suffering smoke inhalation after a house fire in rural Opotiki overnight. Nearly half the 50x10m building was fully involved... Read More
11:39am Sat 24 Mar, 2018
Firearms safety warnings are being made by police as deerstalkers prepare to take to the bush for The Roar. Late March and April, is the rutting season for the... Read More
02:27pm Wed 21 Mar, 2018
Zespri shareholders have voted to strengthen grower ownership and control of Zespri. The changes to Zespri's constitution were backed by more than 75 per cent of... Read More
04:33pm Tue 20 Mar, 2018
One of New Zealand's biggest privately-owned kiwifruit orchard portfolios has been placed on the market for sale. The portfolio consists of three separate mid to... Read More
30-Oct 18:02
WoF inspection changes kick in from November 1
30-Oct 18:00
Dead cats and 1950s bottles among rubbish haul
30-Oct 16:11
Tauranga rallies behind Tonga league team
30-Oct 16:00
Bay of Plenty weather improves for Halloween
30-Oct 14:00
Dry conditions heighten Guy Fawkes fire risk
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
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