Rural
03:18pm Tue 04 Nov, 2014
Global Fresh NZ Ltd has purchased a 33 per cent stake in Zeafruit Ltd, the Gisborne-based citrus and avocado domestic marketing company. The strategic investment... Read More
03:29pm Thu 30 Oct, 2014
Green kiwifruit growers are anticipating a record high return of $51,047 per hectare thanks to good quality fruit and decreased competition in the markets. Zespri... Read More
11:51am Wed 29 Oct, 2014
The future of New Zealand's kiwifruit industry comes under intense scrutiny in Tauranga next week when Zespri hosts the 2014 Momentum conference. With a working... Read More
11:54am Tue 28 Oct, 2014
A Bay of Plenty dairy farming company has been fined a total of $49,875 for discharging effluent to land where it could enter a watercourse, and breaching an abatement... Read More
06:58am Tue 28 Oct, 2014
The cancellation of international flights in and out of Rotorua Airport is being lauded as a positive move in removing one more biosecurity risk pathway into New... Read More
10:23am Sat 25 Oct, 2014
Families that carry out crime together can expect to do time together is the message from police after a several month investigation that led to the recovery of... Read More
03:38pm Fri 24 Oct, 2014
Plans for Katikati College to develope a horticulture-based primary industries academy are beginning to take seed in what community stakeholders view as a vital... Read More
01:39pm Thu 23 Oct, 2014
Waikato Police are urging anyone going bush this Labour Weekend to expect the best but prepare for the worst. Being prepared for the bush means taking along food,... Read More
10:51am Thu 23 Oct, 2014
Scaremongering by kiwifruit industry leaders is one of the chief reasons the Psa compensation claim against the government is on hold until next month. That's the... Read More
01:36pm Wed 22 Oct, 2014
The Ministry for Primary Industries is to be congratulated for sending home a Ukrainian couple for allegedly trying to smuggle honey into New Zealand. That's the... Read More
10:41am Wed 22 Oct, 2014
Landowners are being encouraged to take a second look at spring growth and get ahead of pasture and garden weeds by taking action now. 'Spring is a good time to... Read More
01:50pm Mon 20 Oct, 2014
SunMedia's senior agricultural journalist and Coast & Country editor Elaine Fisher has won the Horticulture New Zealand Journalism award for the second time in three... Read More
02-Nov 18:00
Lawyer appeals misconduct findings in trust case
02-Nov 16:00
Race unites Tauranga against family violence
02-Nov 13:46
Conway takes historic 9-47 haul in Mount draw
02-Nov 12:30
Tauranga outage: 994 properties affected
02-Nov 11:00
Tauranga hosts ATC Terminator Challenge debut
02-Nov 10:00
Western Bay speeding tickets surge 525%
02-Nov 09:00
Dance, delicious food and Diwali delights
02-Nov 08:09
Police issue fines after rugby league convoys
02-Nov 07:26
Five arrested after $80m cocaine bust
02-Nov 06:00
Creating a paradise amid a cancer diagnosis
01-Nov 15:00
Chlorine leak at Mount Maunganui
01-Nov 12:00
New Maketū Coastguard facility takes shape
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