Rural
09:52am Thu 13 Apr, 2017
Today is the last day for young people living on the east coast of the Coromandel to get their applications in for this year's Youth in Emergency Services Programme.... Read More
08:32am Thu 13 Apr, 2017
As rural Bay of Plenty braces itself for more heavy rainfall today, the Ministry for Primary Industries is working alongside Civil Defence Emergency Management,... Read More
04:55pm Wed 12 Apr, 2017
A Tauranga woman described as ‘successful yet so down to earth' is in the running to take out the 2017 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award. A qualified... Read More
04:00pm Tue 11 Apr, 2017
Paeroa-based bio-stimulant company AgriSea NZ Seaweed Ltd has been awarded a $74,000 project grant from Callaghan Innovation for research and development of its... Read More
03:42pm Tue 11 Apr, 2017
Farmers needing help to understand their farm nitrogen reports are being invited to a free seminar taking place in Reporoa on Wednesday. Hosted by Ballance Agri-nurtients,... Read More
02:57pm Tue 11 Apr, 2017
Due to the heavy rain forecast this week, the Matahina dam water level has been dropped to its lowest level ever recorded as a precaution. With another deluge expected... Read More
12:00pm Tue 11 Apr, 2017
The Crown is breaching its Treaty of Waitangi obligations by failing to prioritise the reduction of the high rate of Maori reoffending, the Waitangi Tribunal announced... Read More
11:38am Tue 11 Apr, 2017
The government has classified the flooding in the Bay of Plenty caused by ex-Cyclone Debbie as a ‘medium-scale adverse event'. Social Development Minister... Read More
09:03am Tue 11 Apr, 2017
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc is urging anyone feeling the stress of Cyclone Debbie's heavy rain and flooding to call the Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust. 'Over... Read More
06:06pm Mon 10 Apr, 2017
An independent review of the circumstances leading to flooding of Edgecumbe has been announced by Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder. He says the... Read More
09:25am Sat 08 Apr, 2017
After this week's deluge over many parts of New Zealand, severe weather is on many people's minds more than usual. With stories already circulating about more... Read More
08:47am Sat 08 Apr, 2017
While recent heavy rain has caused some disruption to Zespri's planned harvest and shipping, industry efforts meant two ships were able to be loaded in week 12. As... 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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