Rural

Athenree Gorge open, but slow

The Athenree Gorge is open following this mornings' fatal collision between a fuel tanker and a car, but speed restrictions will remain in place until tomorrow. A... Read More

Forest search in murder investigation

Search and rescue specialists from Rotorua and Taupo today searched an area of the Pureora forest near ‘The Centre of the North Island' track as part of the... Read More

Council seeks feedback on reserve plans

Western Bay of Plenty District Council wants people to have a say on concept plans, which will help decide what future facilities are offered at two popular reserves. The... Read More

Zespri scholarships now open

Secondary school students who are heading into tertiary studies and planning to work in the kiwifruit industry are encouraged to apply for Zespri's horticultural... Read More

Turning complainers into customers

Classic Developments' project sales manager Mark Hooper was rushed off his feet by Omokoroa residents when he opened the Kaimai View sales office on Omokoroa Road. They... Read More

Uretara group awarded $250k

A group of Katikati environmentalists has been awarded $250,000 to go towards improving the Uretara Stream catchment. The volunteer Uretara Estuary Managers group... Read More

Faster browsing for rural Western Bay

Thirty four local residents in a rural cabinet in Western Bay of Plenty District can now access improved broadband, after a recent Chorus upgrade. Under the Government's... Read More

Young Grower won by Bay woman

A Bay of Plenty woman has been named as the first woman to win the title of Young Grower of the Year at an awards event in Christchurch, last night. Erin Atkinson,... Read More

Cows shot on Bay farm

Bay of Plenty farmers are shocked after a being victim to a series of animal attacks in rural Whakatane areas. Christine Tipper says her father, an owner of Awakeri... Read More

‘Isolated pockets’ of poor water remain

Pukehina and Maketu residents who are unsure about their water quality are being advised to do a precautionary flush of their home systems. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

The benefits of New Zealand avocados

Researchers have discovered New Zealand-grown avocados have unique nutritional qualities, with double the amount of vitamin B6 and 20 percent more folate than those... Read More

High pH levels in Western Bay water

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is aware of potential water issues affecting a small number of properties near Wilson Road South in Paengaroa and Arawa Road... Read More