Rural
11:01am Tue 24 Nov, 2015
One new director and two new councillors have been elected to the Fonterra Shareholders' Council following a record shareholder voter turnout. Newly elected director... Read More
08:27am Tue 24 Nov, 2015
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's targets for waterway and wildlife protection were exceeded last year, according to a report presented to the Regional Direction... Read More
03:36pm Sat 21 Nov, 2015
The Jellybean Gymkhana at Te Puna saw about 20 riders aged from 18-months to 12-years take up the reins in a unique event for children. Otumoetai/Te Puna Pony Club... Read More
11:59am Wed 18 Nov, 2015
Gold kiwifruit orchards in the Bay are selling for as much as $550,000 per hectare, and green for $400,000, even though harvest is still four months away. That's... Read More
08:20am Wed 18 Nov, 2015
New Zealand's five million milking cows are producing 18 per cent more milk today than they were 10 years ago, according to latest dairy statistics. On average,... Read More
03:02pm Mon 16 Nov, 2015
Exceptional growth in price for its consumer and food service products is among the reasons Fonterra are increasing their forecast earnings per share range for the... Read More
11:02am Wed 11 Nov, 2015
Reassurances in the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry is attracting interest from farm investment company MyFarm, which claims to have clients keen to invest in the... Read More
09:57am Tue 10 Nov, 2015
Silver Fern Farms have made a net profit of $27.2m - up from the previous financial year and an improvement achieved ahead of next year's planned investment by Chinese... Read More
09:52am Tue 10 Nov, 2015
Grab your girlfriends and head to Matamata for The Piako Fete, the best ladies day out this summer. High tea, live music, stalls and fun are all part of Piako Fete... Read More
04:53pm Mon 09 Nov, 2015
The last reefer kiwifruit ship to Japan and China leaves the Port of Tauranga today, bringing to an end what has been a stellar season in China for marketer Zespri. Simon... Read More
03:01pm Sun 08 Nov, 2015
The annual Quarry Fest keeps proving a popular event and the new organisers Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club say they are keen to continue the legacy. Bethlehem/Te Puna... Read More
04:03pm Thu 05 Nov, 2015
Bay of Plenty students are among 1600 nationwide affected by education provider Agribusiness Training Limited going into liquidation. The liquidator, Iain Nellies,... 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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