Rural
11:35am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched this morning to a walking track near the Aongatete Lodge. On the track a 62-year-old Tauranga man had been checking... Read More
11:22am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
The calls for the New Zealand government to echo the UK's ban on sugary fizzy drinks is not being supported by Tauranga life coach and author Leigh Elder, who says... Read More
10:14am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
Three of the four police officers shot near Kawerau on 9 March have now been released from hospital, Police Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed. The fourth police... Read More
10:39am Fri 18 Mar, 2016
Zespri is going gold, releasing 1600 hectares of its gold kiwifruit variety SunGold over the next four years, beginning with 400 hectares in 2016. The 400 hectare... Read More
07:12am Thu 17 Mar, 2016
There's last of the summerfruit to be harvested, Royal Gala picking getting underway, beans, courgettes and peppers bursting out all over the place and everyone's... Read More
10:24am Sun 13 Mar, 2016
State-owned farmer Landcorp's decision to embrace less polluting types of farming at Wairakei Estate near Taupo is being welcomed by Labour and the Greens. Labour's... Read More
02:41pm Sat 12 Mar, 2016
New Zealand honey bee population is growing, despite the fact that queen problems are at the heart of bee health issues. The Ministry for Primary Industries and... Read More
10:19am Sat 12 Mar, 2016
A relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School today - and it's all for a good cause. Te Puna School's 2016 Country Fair will be... Read More
03:46pm Fri 11 Mar, 2016
The Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum has welcomed the recent closures of the Hukarahi Block near Whitianga and the iconic Manaia Sanctuary to prevent the spread of... Read More
03:25pm Fri 11 Mar, 2016
One person has been charged in relation to alleged cruelty to bobby calves, following investigations sparked by footage of calves being kicked and thrown released... Read More
10:33am Fri 11 Mar, 2016
The groundwork laid in recent years is paying dividends for Bay of Plenty kiwifruit management company DMS, which has confirmed a 33 per cent increase in its grower... Read More
07:56am Thu 10 Mar, 2016
The popular Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers' Free Farm Day is on again on Sunday, March 20, and everyone is invited to visit the McLeod's property in Welcome Bay... Read More
01-Nov 12:00
New Maketū Coastguard facility takes shape
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
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