Rural
08:15am Sat 11 Jun, 2016
The businesswoman behind the failed bid for a Bay of Plenty family's farming empire has been sentenced to prison. May Hao, formerly known as May Wang, 53, and two... Read More
03:45pm Fri 10 Jun, 2016
Fonterra Shareholders' Council will continue to work with the Fonterra Board and farmers to implement an improved governance and representation structure, says council... Read More
08:43am Fri 10 Jun, 2016
An agricultural services operator, who was found guilty during a judge-alone trial, has been ordered to pay reparations of $85,000 to the family of a contractor... Read More
12:26pm Wed 08 Jun, 2016
Tauranga's long Indian summer may have extended the activity of a voracious agricultural and garden pest as Pyes Pa resident Geoff Chard discovered. He discovered... Read More
10:03am Wed 08 Jun, 2016
An entrepreneurial approach to education is proving highly sustainable for Papamoa teacher Kevin Powell. Kevin will be lecturing about his Teacher in the Paddock... Read More
11:39am Fri 03 Jun, 2016
The Kiwifruit Claim is congratulating the Ministry for Primary Industries for intercepting yak meat carried by a passenger arriving to the country from Mongolia. Had... Read More
01:54pm Thu 02 Jun, 2016
The man who was charged in March this year over alleged bobby calf offences has pleaded guilty to all 10 charges. Noel Pirika Erickson, 38, admitted the charges... Read More
09:41am Wed 01 Jun, 2016
It's the first day of winter and a day in every landowner's diary - Gypsy Day. The day is traditionally the first day of the new dairy season when sharemilkers load... Read More
10:22am Tue 31 May, 2016
Just Avocados' decision to exit the AVANZA joint venture is a commercial business decision with growers' best interests at heart, says NZ Avocado Growers Association... Read More
10:26am Sat 28 May, 2016
The full potential of kiwifruit exports haven't yet been reached according to a local MP. Rotorua and Te Puke MP and Trade Minister Todd McClay praises Zespri for... Read More
08:42am Fri 27 May, 2016
The Bay of Plenty's orchardists are today celebrating yet another success with the avocado industry announcing record-breaking domestic sales of $41 million during... Read More
06:02pm Thu 26 May, 2016
The Financial Markets Authority has verified Silver Fern Farms' stance that the actions it took informing shareholders of the company's transaction with Shanghai... Read More
01-Nov 07:00
Three generations, one school, many memories
31-Oct 16:00
Carnegie Hall soloists come home to Tauranga
31-Oct 16:00
Feedback sought on granny flat funding policy
31-Oct 12:00
Celebrate Brazilian culture at new library
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
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