Rural

Tornado tears through Katikati orchard

Fire and Emergency crews are at the scene of what was a "tornado" in Katikati. They were alerted to the tornado at about 4.50pm, according to Fire and Emergency... Read More

Further $23 million boost to cyclone grant

The Government is providing a further $23 million to support more farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners, and rural communities as they recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. 'Helping... Read More

Kiwifruit: Growers strongly support advocacy group

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc have been given a strong mandate by kiwifruit growers to work on their behalf for the next six-year kiwifruit levy cycle. The... Read More

Avocado extravaganza: Where will it be next year?

More than 1000 avocado aficionados will cast their vote this afternoon for the lucky country which will host the next World Avocado Congress. The winner of the... Read More

Fonterra reduces farmgate milk price midpoint

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today revised its 2022/23 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price range from NZ$8.20 - $8.80 per kgMS to NZ$8.00 - $8.60 per kgMS. This... Read More

Showing respect to retired dairy cows

An Auckland restaurant is showcasing a project to make use of meat from retired dairy cows which has traditionally only been thought suitable for low-value items... Read More

Walk the Bay of Plenty tracks you’ve never seen...

The 20th annual ECHO Walking Festival is proving so popular that several of its guided walks have already sold out. The two week-long event from April 1-16 has... Read More

Warning to kiwifruit workers during harvest

Powerco is urging orchard workers to ‘look up' and stay safe around power lines as the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit harvest gets into full swing. With workers... Read More

Govt recycling revamp: Little changes for locals

There will be "little changes" for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty District Council areas after the improved Government kerbside recycling policy. Both Tauranga... Read More

Kiwifruit orchard owners struggling to sell

Kiwifruit orchard prices have plummeted 30 per cent, with sales stalling in the prime growing region of Bay of Plenty. Te Puke-based PGG rural real estate consultant... Read More

Rural school‘s sustainable watering system

With the help of a new rainwater tank, Oropi School will be able to keep their fruit and vege plants hydrated - even with no one around. The rural primary school... Read More

Putauaki: Is that a crack or did a boulder roll?

GNS Scientists are undecided about the cause of what some concerned Kawerau residents believe is a long "crack" running down the side of Putauaki - previously... Read More