Rural
09:43am Sun 20 Mar, 2016
Andrew and Robyn McLeod describe their dairy farm as a 'fish bowl” because it is so open to public view - and on Sunday, March 20, people will have the chance... Read More
07:01am Sun 20 Mar, 2016
Rob Davis' life changed forever on July 15, 2002, all because of a stray pig on the road. The pilot and instructor at Massey University was due to be married before... Read More
11:35am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched this morning to a walking track near the Aongatete Lodge. On the track a 62-year-old Tauranga man had been checking... Read More
11:22am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
The calls for the New Zealand government to echo the UK's ban on sugary fizzy drinks is not being supported by Tauranga life coach and author Leigh Elder, who says... Read More
10:14am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
Three of the four police officers shot near Kawerau on 9 March have now been released from hospital, Police Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed. The fourth police... Read More
10:39am Fri 18 Mar, 2016
Zespri is going gold, releasing 1600 hectares of its gold kiwifruit variety SunGold over the next four years, beginning with 400 hectares in 2016. The 400 hectare... Read More
07:12am Thu 17 Mar, 2016
There's last of the summerfruit to be harvested, Royal Gala picking getting underway, beans, courgettes and peppers bursting out all over the place and everyone's... Read More
10:24am Sun 13 Mar, 2016
State-owned farmer Landcorp's decision to embrace less polluting types of farming at Wairakei Estate near Taupo is being welcomed by Labour and the Greens. Labour's... Read More
02:41pm Sat 12 Mar, 2016
New Zealand honey bee population is growing, despite the fact that queen problems are at the heart of bee health issues. The Ministry for Primary Industries and... Read More
10:19am Sat 12 Mar, 2016
A relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School today - and it's all for a good cause. Te Puna School's 2016 Country Fair will be... Read More
03:46pm Fri 11 Mar, 2016
The Coromandel Kauri Dieback Forum has welcomed the recent closures of the Hukarahi Block near Whitianga and the iconic Manaia Sanctuary to prevent the spread of... Read More
03:25pm Fri 11 Mar, 2016
One person has been charged in relation to alleged cruelty to bobby calves, following investigations sparked by footage of calves being kicked and thrown released... Read More
17-Dec 18:04
Snapchat predator case moves to High Court
17-Dec 16:43
SH2, north of Katikati, open after serious crash
17-Dec 16:00
Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers
17-Dec 14:30
Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise
17-Dec 13:00
Manta rays added to vulnerable species list
17-Dec 12:07
Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say
17-Dec 11:45
Serious food safety tips for the silly season
17-Dec 09:27
Serious crash on SH2, road closed
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
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