Rural

Enjoy summer’s twilights with music

The Katikati Twilight Concerts are back for the 2023 season with a fabulous line-up that you won't want to miss. January 7 will see the Eagles Tribute show, ‘Take... Read More

Cracks appear in maize paddock after 5.1M quake

Cracks in the ground through a Te Aroha maize crop have been posted to Facebook by Waikato Regional Council following the 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday... Read More

Power outages reported in BOP, Coromandel

UPDATE 1.27pm: Power has been restored to Matakana Island following an earlier outage. The remaining power outages are being reported in Whangamata and Te Puke. According... Read More

Your tramping blister pack - everything you need

Blisters are the Achilles heel of the modern-day tramper or hiker. Easily preventable, yet completely debilitating, they can grind a tramp to a halt as well... Read More

Changes made to farm-level emissions pricing plan

After a huge outcry from farmers the government has made some changes to its proposal to price agricultural carbon emissions. It has released its response to... Read More

Full circle journey for an avocado orchard manager

After pursuing a career in fashion, and dabbling as a yoga and snowboarding instructor, Laura Schultz found the place she was meant to be was actually where she'd... Read More

Herbal society flourishing for 40 years

Learning how to identify, cultivate and harness the powerful properties of plants is what has kept the Tauranga Herb Society flourishing for 40 years. Tauranga... Read More

Rural telethon to supply meat to foodbanks

The country's first rural telethon with the ambitious aim of raising one million meals to help fill foodbanks for an entire year has begun this morning. The... Read More

Calls for change in treatment of RSE workers

Advocates say there needs to be a fundamental culture shift for how the RSE workers are treated - but the industry says it is already putting in the work. A report... Read More

Aongatete Forest Project celebrates opening

Aongatete Forest Project is celebrating the opening of bigger and better education facility. Supporters of Aongatete Forest Project gathered on Wednesday, November... Read More

Finding value in the freshest Kiwi produce

As we near the end of a rollercoaster year of recovery from the global pandemic, New Zealand's fresh fruit and vegetable growers will be taking a deep breath before... Read More

Tourists warned: Stay away from Omanawa Falls

Tourists are being reminded that they need to stay away from the dangerous Omanawa Falls after videos from the tapu site were recently posted on social media. Two... Read More