Rural

Finding the best young fruitgrower

The Bay of Plenty's best growers will go head to head in the Bay of Plenty Young Fruitgrower competition next week. The champion will progress to the Young Grower... Read More

Thunderstorms loom over Bay of Plenty

Warm wet weather could be on the way for Bay of Plenty, as a severe thunderstorm watch is placed over the region until later this evening. The watch applies to... Read More

Stepping back from Summerhill

Cloie and David Blackley have officially stepped back as trustees of the Summerhill Charitable Trust which administers the expansive 404 hectare greenspace high... Read More

Pukehina fire brigade sued for $350,000

The Pukehina Volunteer Fire Brigade is being sued for $350,000 by a former volunteer fireman who claims there is a culture of bullying. The man's lawyer Barry Nalder... Read More

China open for NZ avocados

New Zealand Avocado is excited by the opportunity to export avocados to China in the 2018 season, following a successful technical audit of the regulatory system... Read More

Sheep milking venture unveiled at Taupo

An ambitious and innovative venture which proposes an alternative future for New Zealand's dairy and sheep industries, has been officially opened near the shores... Read More

Prepare for possible flooding

Tauranga's City Council's emergency management services are warning residents and businesses in harbour areas to prepare for possible flooding. Tropical Cyclone... Read More

Eastern Bay power cuts expected

Repairs on a critical piece of electrical equipment supplying the entire Opotiki District have forced a power cut this morning. 'As owner and operator of the National... Read More

Young growers in action at Te Puke show

The Young Grower of the Year Competition will again be a feature of the Te Puke A&P Lifestyle Show on Saturday, February 10, giving the public a chance to see dedicated... Read More

Large scale power outage in Tauranga

A large scale power outage is being reported in Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty.Homes in Brookfield, Otumoetai, Bellevue, Matua, Bethlehem, Te Puna... Read More

Tug O War to showcase industry strength

Friendly rivalries will be tested at the Avocado Expo run in conjunction with the Katikati A&P Show on February 4. A Tug O War competition will be held as part... Read More

Small town NZ shines in the Bay

The small towns and settlements of New Zealand are the backbone of our country and those in the Western Bay of Plenty are no exception. Te Puke is the kiwifruit... Read More