Rural

Farmer confidence takes a tumble

Farmer confidence in New Zealand has dropped in the final quarter of 2017, having tumbled 41 per cent in the past six months on the back of political uncertainty. Bay... Read More

Three rescue missions in one day

It was a busy Tuesday for the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter this week with three medical flights in one day. Starting at daybreak at 5.30am the rescue helicopter made... Read More

Ross Trebilco’s career shift at 72

Ross Treblico is a farmer who runs a movie theater. Or, conversely, he's the cinema operator who is also a man of the land. Either way, it's a weird juxtaposition... Read More

Christmas campaign promotes safe driving

The message from NZ Police and the NZ Transport Agency to road users is simple - drive safely, ‘we want you here for Christmas'. More people have been killed... Read More

Fresh sound for East Coast musician

Award winning songwriter, composer and performer Rob Ruha is revealing the fruits of his new project, Rob Ruha and The Witch Dr., with the release of his 12-track... Read More

Check online for roadworks

Drivers are being asked to prepare for delays as work begins on a number of roads throughout the eastern Bay of Plenty. From now until the end of summer contractors... Read More

Maori wards for Western Bay?

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has today voted to establish one or more Maori wards - but the decision was not unanimous, and may not even come to fruition. The... Read More

Police cleared in Mountain Road death

The Coroner has cleared police of blame in the death of Levi Lance Penberthy-Green at Mountain Raod Oropi on April 11 2015. Levi died after he fled police lights... Read More

Wet weather increases Psa-V concerns

The exceptionally wet conditions of autumn, winter and spring are heightening concerns there may be in increase in activity of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V. Kiwifruit... Read More

Ribbon Day fun

Pony lovers will be trotting away their worries at the Tauranga RDA annual ribbon day. The riders will be competing in handy pony, egg and spoon races, hoop over... Read More

Galatea woman suffers medical emergency

A woman was flown to Rotorua Hospital last night after suffering a serious medical emergency in an Eastern Bay of Plenty township. The Rotorua BayTrust Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Striking up with bromeliads

Maisie Kokshoorn's love affair with bromeliads started with one plant ten years ago. She now has dozens. They border both sides of her lawn, three or four deep,... Read More