Rural
06:45am Wed 02 Aug, 2017
Erin Atkinson is hoping her experiences of both vegetable and fruit growing may give her an edge, when she takes part in the 2017 NZ Young Fruit Grower and Young... Read More
09:55am Sun 30 Jul, 2017
Bay of Plenty artist Graham ‘Mr G' Hoete is usually known for transforming old barns and water tanks into beautiful pieces of art. But recently he's taken... Read More
12:02pm Fri 28 Jul, 2017
A Rotorua farm manager has been convicted and fined $3,500 after admitting he used a four-wheel drive to hit dairy cows. Te Kauwhata farm manager Kerry James... Read More
04:10pm Thu 27 Jul, 2017
Local man Andy Neverman is among five New Zealanders vying for a world title in tree climbing this week. More than 60 of the world's best male and female professional... Read More
06:40am Thu 27 Jul, 2017
High prices for avocados means opportunistic thieves out to make an easy buck are raiding Western Bay of Plenty orchards. Police have reported more incidents of... Read More
09:36am Wed 26 Jul, 2017
A Bay of Plenty rescue centre has gone kid crazy with 29 goats finding permanent homes in three days. Mana Rescue owner Fiona Montgomerie advertised on Facebook... Read More
03:07pm Tue 18 Jul, 2017
A Labour Inspectorate operation targeting the kiwifruit industry in Bay of Plenty has found the majority of labour hire contractors are breaching their obligations... Read More
11:28am Tue 18 Jul, 2017
Peter Ombler, the orchardist who helped steer the kiwifruit industry through some of its most challenging times, has been awarded horticulture's premier award -... Read More
11:49am Sat 15 Jul, 2017
A burbling stream, the bush-clad slopes of the Kaimai Ranges above and the sparkling waters of the inner harbour in the distance. What better way to spend a Saturday? The... Read More
11:46am Thu 13 Jul, 2017
Te Puke-based avocado industry stalwart Ron Bailey and his family will feature in an episode of popular rural TV show Country Calendar this Sunday. The half-hour... Read More
11:35am Tue 11 Jul, 2017
New changes to update kiwifruit regulations and help future-proof the industry will come into force on August 1. Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says... Read More
08:52am Tue 04 Jul, 2017
UPDATED: A person initially trapped in a two car crash near Te Puke has now been freed. Emergency services were called to the crash on Te Puke Highway just before... 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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