A Government-led 'regional deal” could help unlock key issues facing the Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar kiwifruit industry. Infrastructure Minister... Read More

Two-thirds of New Zealand's kiwifruit comes from varieties developed by Te Puke scientist Russell Lowe - now an Officer of the New Zealand Order... Read More

More whānau across the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga are putting nutritious meals on the table, thanks to the work of farmer-founded charity Meet the Need. Meet... Read More

Government moves to strengthen plant variety rights are expected to lift the value of New Zealand's kiwifruit exports. Industry leaders are backing the reforms... Read More

It's a milestone year for specialist hubs at Fieldays. Programme manager Steve Chappell says the hubs continue to go from strength to strength, and in 2026,... Read More

Conflict in the Middle East has not stopped the new season's kiwifruit from reaching foreign shores. Jason Te Brake, chief executive of Bay of Plenty‑based... Read More

The growth of a Bay of Plenty-based group providing food to the needy is extraordinary. Hunt for Good has increased output of its venison mince, made... Read More

Despite growing up in city life in Wellington, Brett Petersen had always been drawn to the countryside and spent many school holidays working on farms. His... Read More

A new community-driven initiative is set to bring fresh, locally grown food closer to Te Puke residents. However, organisers say they need more growers and... Read More

Two men from a Western Bay of Plenty iwi collective will open the gates to one of their orchards to visitors today after winning the Bay of Plenty Regional Supreme... Read More

While standing in the middle of the 50-hectare Rangitaiki solar farm near Edgecumbe, the most noticeable thing is the peace and quiet. Sheep graze in the... Read More

With the winter months coming up fast, Meet the Need is reaching out for assistance from the public. Meet the Need's vision is that no one should go hungry... Read More