Rural

Zespri and Comvita vie for award

Two major Bay of Plenty companies and their research partners are among the finalists in the third annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Zespri and Comvita... Read More

Four week duck season for Bay

Hunters in the Eastern Fish & Game region will have only a four week season and a daily bag limit of six mallards or grey ducks when the season opens this Saturday... Read More

Court decisions 'unworkable'

Regional and infrastructure development and green fields subdivisions across the country could be challenged as a result of an Environment Court decision on water... Read More

Benefits of stream protection

Planting 8000 native trees and fencing a kilometre of their stream margins was a 'no brainer” for Katikati couple John and Joanne Fotheringhame. In the next... Read More

Hunters offered unique target

Game bird hunters in Fish & Game's Eastern Region are being given a unique opportunity during the new season's opening weekend next month - to target hen pheasants... Read More

Shop in season to save

Figures released by Statistics New Zealand prove that when you shop in season, you are shopping smarter and saving money, says HortNZ. The figures on prices for... Read More

Taking Anzac symbol to the road

Fonterra tankers are wearing the Anzac poppy with pride this month to commemorate the centenary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. The iconic red poppies - a symbol... Read More

Hunter shot in the back

A 21-year-old man is recovering in Whakatane Hospital after being accidentally shot across his back by one of his hunting party. Max Verschuuren was shot in the... Read More

Season bodes well for hunters

Mallard duck numbers are increasing and Eastern Region Fish & Game are predicting a positive start to the new game bird season, which opens on Saturday, May 2. Senior... Read More

Gun owners 'lock em or lose em'

Police are worried too many firearms are falling into the wrong hands and urge gun owners to 'lock ‘em or lose ‘em”. Waikato Tactical Crime Unit... Read More

Top green return for St George

For the second time in two seasons, Owen St George's kiwifruit orchard in Te Puna has posted a top orchard gate return for its green variety with post-harvest company... Read More

Vote brings renewed confidence

Kiwifruit post-harvest operators EastPack have suggested that increased investment in the sector will flow following a strong industry endorsement by growers via... Read More