Rural
08:32am Thu 25 May, 2017
At 2pm today, Finance Minister Steven Joyce will deliver his first Budget since stepping into his new role. Pre-Budget announcements already made include: $178... Read More
07:47am Thu 25 May, 2017
Fonterra Co-operative Group has increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 15 cents to $6.15 per kgMS. Chairman John Wilson says the increase announced... Read More
07:31am Thu 25 May, 2017
A $40 million fund aimed at reducing the amount of nitrogen entering Lake Rotorua is now open to all landowners in the Lake Rotorua catchment with nitrogen to sell,... Read More
08:56am Sat 20 May, 2017
Boiling drinking water is now a thing of the past for people living in Karangahake and Mackaytown. This week the last few properties in the area were connected... Read More
08:43am Thu 18 May, 2017
Zespri grew sales by 30 per cent in its longstanding number one market of Japan over the past two seasons. The kiwifruit company has plans to keep growing sales... Read More
02:55pm Wed 17 May, 2017
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is still trying to track down the owner of a large brown stallion discovered roaming alone in Whakamarama. The horse was... Read More
02:49pm Wed 17 May, 2017
The New Zealand avocado industry has just reported its highest value ever with avocados sales reaching $198 million. This is an increase of $64 million on last... Read More
11:46am Wed 17 May, 2017
The finalists for the annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards have been announced. The awards are dedicated to showcasing exporters from our region and their people... Read More
06:16pm Tue 16 May, 2017
Diversions are in place after a ute and a motorbike collided on Galatea Road near the Matahina Dam in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Police say the incident... Read More
09:44am Mon 15 May, 2017
Roaming dogs are being blamed for the slaughter of sheep on the same Bellevue property that was hit last year. Meg Graeme, whose parents own the flock on Princess... Read More
04:03pm Sat 13 May, 2017
This year's budget will include a $178 million tourism infrastructure package that will fund projects like new carparks, toilets and freedom camping facilities. The... Read More
04:57pm Wed 10 May, 2017
Inland Revenue's transformation has entered a new phase with the opening of staff consultation on the implementation of a new structure for the department. The... Read More
31-Oct 06:00
Good, cheap reads and a great cause
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
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