Rural
06:00am Mon 06 Jul, 2026
Acceptance into the prestigious Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme fits perfectly with the career path of a Bay of Plenty-based horticulture professional. Nick... Read More
11:45am Fri 03 Jul, 2026
A popular rural fundraising event is set to return this month, with organisers hoping to build on the success of last year's inaugural competition. The Kaimai... Read More
02:05pm Wed 01 Jul, 2026
A young man who originally did not want to be a farmer is reaching new heights in the industry. Alex Diprose, the 2025 Waikato Dairy Trainee of the Year at... Read More
07:15am Wed 01 Jul, 2026
A knitting business north of Rotorua is helping keep traditional wool crafts alive while showcasing the value of New Zealand fibres. Aimee van den Eng,... Read More
10:00am Tue 30 Jun, 2026
A Te Puke apprentice who refused to leave the industry he loves after a life-changing accident has been named a finalist in a major transtasman awards programme. Logan... Read More
06:30am Tue 30 Jun, 2026
A Bay of Plenty farmer is helping tackle workforce shortages in the dairy sector by training the next generation through a new industry-backed programme. Annalyse... Read More
10:00am Tue 23 Jun, 2026
A Katikati-based kiwifruit grower focused on innovation has been named the Bay of Plenty's top young horticultural talent for 2026. William Kenna won the... Read More
08:00am Tue 23 Jun, 2026
Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it is not just cats and dogs - many of those who need a home are farm animals. The SPCA is... Read More
04:01pm Sat 20 Jun, 2026
Farmers should think carefully about fertiliser use at this time of year, says industry body DairyNZ. Farm systems team manager Steve Veix says when... Read More
04:01pm Fri 19 Jun, 2026
New Zealand's only living Victoria Cross recipient, Willie Apiata VC, will visit the Bay of Plenty next month to speak at two rural community wellbeing events. Hosted... Read More
06:00pm Thu 18 Jun, 2026
New Zealand has completed its largest-ever kiwifruit harvest, with a record 225 million trays picked and shipped to markets worldwide. The bumper crop surpasses... Read More
06:10am Thu 18 Jun, 2026
A Bay of Plenty construction innovator has taken out a top honour at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards. Truss House, a locally based company, won the Growth... Read More
23-Oct 11:58
Riot of colour and creativity at Tauranga Fringe
23-Oct 10:00
Speedway stars set for Baypark season opener
23-Oct 07:23
Tauranga Council budgets $100k to find new CEO
23-Oct 07:05
Bay of Plenty basking in summer-like warmth
23-Oct 06:07
Search duo reach 150 call-outs
22-Oct 18:00
Fishers face $600 fines as summer patrols ramp up
22-Oct 17:00
Cathedral Cove track reroute proposed
22-Oct 14:30
A maestro returns to the Mighty Wurli
22-Oct 11:50
Hip Hop Unite: Tauranga hosts world championships
22-Oct 11:34
Tauranga ticket among Lotto’s big winners
22-Oct 11:00
Finalists named for Tauranga Business Awards 2027
22-Oct 10:00
Police probe Tauranga Cameron Rd crash
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