Visitors and residents at Waihī Beach are spotting some colourful parrots. Recently, sightings of a flock of rainbow lorikeets have been reported in the area. The... Read More

Residents of two flooded houses in Tauranga are unable to return to their homes today following a dramatic boat rescue by Police on Saturday morning. 'The water... Read More

The public is warned to stay away from rivers and flood waters says Tauranga City Council. Heavy overnight rain has eased in Tauranga this morning, but with more... Read More

Free range egg farmers are fielding constant calls and managing a flood of customers at farmers' markets as New Zealanders struggle to get their hands on eggs. This... Read More

While some submitters have asked for a total ban of audible bird scaring devices in the Whakatāne district, Horticulture New Zealand says any further restriction... Read More

Quality issues are continuing to haunt kiwifruit growers, with marketer Zespri informing orchardists the problem is now worse than first anticipated. In a letter... Read More

A group of New Zealand honey producers working to trademark the term mānuka honey have refiled court proceedings in the UK and EU. Backed by the wider honey... Read More

The 2022-2023 shearing sports season has had its second cancellation with confirmation that a shortage of suitable sheep in Bay of Plenty has ended hopes of staging... Read More

Young, bright, passionate all-round high achievers are a few chosen words to describe the horticulture and agriculture scholarship winners we've celebrated over... Read More

Fire trucks are returning to the scene of a car and shelterbelt fire in Te Puke after a flare up. "We got the call at about 7.30am," says Fire Emergency NZ shift... Read More

An 11-year-old boy was assaulted and knocked unconscious in a 'shocking” attack at a Bay of Plenty skate park, his mother says. Police say they were called... Read More

State Highway 25A between Kopu to Hikuai will remain closed overnight tonight, and will reopen beginning tomorrow, January 18, under limited hours. "The road... Read More