Rural
02:25pm Fri 04 Sep, 2015
Banks are providing some much needed support to New Zealand's dairy industry during a period of low prices, a survey from Federated Farmers has revealed. Only 6.6... Read More
12:00pm Thu 03 Sep, 2015
Thefts are continuing to plague Waihi townships with everything from trees to generators going missing. Police are investigating the theft of native plants from... Read More
10:13am Thu 03 Sep, 2015
Zespri has announced two new $15,000 scholarships to encourage New Zealand's top secondary students to pursue a career in the country's fast-growing kiwifruit industry. Zespri... Read More
10:02am Wed 02 Sep, 2015
Last night's 10 per cent lift in Global Dairy Trade auction is good news for dairy farmers - but won't necessarily translate into a higher payout this season. That's... Read More
04:44pm Tue 01 Sep, 2015
Kiwifruit growers are being warned not to be complacent about the vine disease Psa, which could be more active this growing season due to the cold winter. 'Psa may... Read More
02:09pm Tue 01 Sep, 2015
Fonterra is offering its farmers further support in the shape of an interest-free loan to help them deal with the current challenging conditions. Chairman John... Read More
09:08am Mon 31 Aug, 2015
Dissatisfaction with its direction and performance are cited as the reasons kiwifruit company DMS has sold its shareholding in rival company Seeka. Seeka's strong... Read More
08:00am Sun 30 Aug, 2015
A new bill to increase the data protection period for agricultural chemicals in New Zealand is good news for growers of minor crops including avocados, says Nikki... Read More
06:46am Thu 27 Aug, 2015
The message from this week's Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Growth forum at Taneatua was a strong one: The Bay's economic growth opportunities are huge and the... Read More
09:09am Wed 26 Aug, 2015
Up to 50 bee hives have been stolen in a weekend heist at Kiwi Bee Waikato. The hives were taken from the Waipapa Road site, south-east of Te Awamutu. Kiwi Bee Waikato... Read More
02:01pm Tue 25 Aug, 2015
Young people from across Tauranga are being encouraged to apply for a 'life-changing” youth search and rescue course. The three-year course, aimed specifically... Read More
01:30pm Mon 24 Aug, 2015
A court order has been made against a Waikato pig farmer which will limit his future involvement in the industry. In July farmer Kenneth McIntyre and his employer,... Read More
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
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
16-Dec 16:00
Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser
16-Dec 14:30
Father-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdown
16-Dec 13:02
Food prices fall for third month
16-Dec 11:43
Mayor makes a splash at Tauranga manu event
16-Dec 11:00
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season
16-Dec 10:05
Discovery Princess makes Tauranga debut
16-Dec 08:17
Asphalt: Pāpāmoa streets face $2000–$7000 bill
16-Dec 08:00
Tauranga runner lifts relay team at national games
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