Rural

What's on today

Kia Ora Tauranga and Western Bay, It's raining today so bring you gumboots, brollies and raincoats when you venture out. Saturday 2 April Alcoholics Anonymous Women's... Read More

Old machinery get “crank up”

A vintage baler which hasn't made hay for at least six decades will be among the machines in action on Sunday, April 10, when the Tauranga Vintage Machinery Club... Read More

Farmers urged to ask for help

No matter which branch of farming you are in, you will face tough times, says Nelson farmer and Horticulture NZ President Julian Raine. 'When that happens, don't... Read More

Hunting licences to raise money

The money raised from game bird hunting licences is going towards preserving New Zealand's shrinking wetlands. The licences, which cost $92 for the whole season,... Read More

Farmer managers’ programme

The opportunity to learn alongside like-minded farmers is being offered through the 2016 Rabobank Farm Managers Programme, which is open to applications. Blair... Read More

Citrus industry joins GIA

New Zealand's citrus orchardists will have more direct involvement in managing biosecurity risks to their industry, now NZ Citrus Growers Inc has signed the Government... Read More

Bay town to host music school

Music comes to Whakatane in April when the Bay of Plenty Music School gathers for its annual get together. Whakatane is hosting the annual Bay of Plenty Music School,... Read More

Vessel capsizes off Maketu

Four people ended up in the water off Maketu this afternoon after the boat they were in capsized while navigating the waters of the estuary. One person made it ashore,... Read More

Fishermen tipped overboard

Three men not wearing lifejackets were pulled from the Tairua-Pauanui bar after their aluminium boat capsized in heavy surf this morning, Stuff Reports The 60-year-old... Read More

Rain later this week

With high pressure the dominant feature, this week's weather will be fairly settle, the MetService says However, an area of low pressure is likely to bring wet... Read More

Quiet week in Whitianga

Whitianga police reports a very quiet week. Excellent to see no domestics reported this week and a reminder to take some time out if you are arguing around in circles... Read More

A bunny in leathers

The Easter bunny will don its leathers next month for an annual motorcycle ride through the city. Sponsored by New Zealand Transport Agency, WestLink Bay of Plenty... Read More