Rural

Rural roots inspire French Open champion

From New Zealand pasture to French clay, a young sportsman with strong family connections in the dairy industry is making a name for himself on the tennis courts... Read More

Feed planning crucial for triplet-bearing ewes

Nutrition is key during the lambing cycle, says industry body Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Veterinarian and Wormwise programme manager Ginny Dodunski says ensuring... Read More

A 23-tonne 1953 bulldozer finds a forever home

After loving machinery from a very young age, Scott Bright, now semi-retired, has much more time to enjoy collecting and restoring vintage machinery. While... Read More

Dairy trainee finds calling in dairying

Auckland-born Wil Wilkie never imagined a career in farming growing up - but now the 26‑year‑old is being recognised as one of the industry's rising stars. Wil... Read More

Growers warned on plant‑moving risks

Kiwifruit growers are being urged to remain vigilant about biosecurity as winter replanting and new orchard development activities get underway across the country. Kiwifruit... Read More

Women celebrate 100 years of rural support

Bay of Plenty-Coromandel Rural Women continues to expand its reach, with regional leader Mary Nowotarski leading a year of celebration, connection and growth. Nowotarski... Read More

Avocado industry gears up for bumper year

Another bumper year is predicted for the avocado industry. New Zealand Avocado chief executive Brad Siebert said there's 'plenty to be positive about... Read More

Hopes forestry bio hub bid would bring jobs

A Bay of Plenty rūnanga boss is optimistic locals will benefit from an industrial bioenergy hub proposed in one of New Zealand's largest plantation forestry... Read More

Award recognises quarry leader’s empathy

Waiotahi Contractors operations coordinator for quarries Nicole Pierce is surprised to be named the MinEx Kristy Christensen Memorial Award winner at the 2026... Read More

How trout farming sustains BoP lakes & traditions

Tucked within 10ha of native bush and exotic plantings in Ngongotahā, Fish & Game New Zealand's Eastern Region headquarters has been a cornerstone of freshwater... Read More

Accolades for Bay as dairy sensor goes global

Two Bay of Plenty companies have earned national recognition after being named finalists in both the NZ Hi-Tech Awards and the Fieldays Innovation Awards. Tauranga-based... Read More

Fieldays eyes next wave of infrastructure upgrades

Planning for the next Fieldays was already underway before the gates closed on this year's event, reflecting both the scale of the agricultural showcase and... Read More