Rural

Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks

Residents of a rural road in Te Puke are worried the location of a replacement bridge won't be suitable for the large trucks needed to haul kiwifruit, logs and... Read More

Don’t forget East Coast growers hit by cyclone

Horticulture New Zealand is calling for a renewed effort to support East Coast growers on the eve of the first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone... Read More

Low-flying helicopters doing power-full work

Ever wondered why PowerCo uses helicopters rather than drones to take aerial views of power poles? PoweCo's recent update about their maintenance work this... Read More

Bid to rename village splits community

A close-knit community in the central North Island is divided over an iwi bid to change its name. The iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National... Read More

Katikati A&P Show makes triumphant return

Today marks a triumphant return for the Katikati A&P Show after a three-year hiatus, drawing enthusiastic crowds and a flurry of activity under a radiant blue... Read More

Power still out in Paengaroa after Saturday winds

Powerco is reporting many properties are still without power on Sunday following the wild weather on Saturday afternoon. Parts of Paengaroa have been without... Read More

Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer

Where have all the cicadas gone? That's the question bugging some RNZ listeners, who say instead of New Zealand's iconic summer chorus, all they've... Read More

Mapping 140,000 landslides for safer communities

New Zealand now boasts one of the largest single-event inventories of landslides globally. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Senior... Read More

Dry conditions: Hope that rain brings relief

It's hoped forecast rain this week will help ease dry conditions some farmers and growers are facing. NIWA's latest hotspot watch showed there were... Read More

Cycle through mysteries in the marsh

What mysteries await this year's Great K Valley Cycle adventurers? It's time to register now! Primitive jawless fish, koura and eels all live... Read More

Fitness a focus this Roar hunting season

Every Roar, thousands of Kiwi hunters head into the hills after the stags of their dreams. However, without quality fitness training, hunters can sustain... Read More

Rescue helicopter: 35 missions over festive season

Responding to critical medical events, motor vehicle accidents, water-related incidents, and emergencies in remote areas, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is demonstrating... Read More