Rural
10:24am Thu 14 Jul, 2011
Te Puke Forest and Bird is encouraging people concerned about fresh water in the Bay of Plenty to watch New Zealand film ‘River Dog', screening at Rialto cinema... Read More
09:21am Mon 11 Jul, 2011
As part of the global research and development programme into the kiwifruit vine killing disease Psa, Zespri is partnering with a world-leading bacteriophage producer. ... Read More
10:32am Sun 10 Jul, 2011
Comvita New Zealand is undertaking clinical trials on the health benefits of olive leaf extracts after receiving funding from the Ministry of Science. The ancient... Read More
06:00am Wed 29 Jun, 2011
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit and avocado post-harvest operator, Apata Limited, is increasing its operation by purchasing a cornerstone share in Auckland-based produce... Read More
04:29pm Tue 28 Jun, 2011
Late harvest and unfavourable weather has led to Kiwifruit Vine Health Incorporated extending its leaf drop and wound protection subsidy for kiwifruit growers. ... Read More
03:31pm Wed 22 Jun, 2011
Assistance through a riparian management programme is being offered to landowners as the Bay of Plenty Regional Council prepares for the new financial year. The... Read More
04:19pm Mon 20 Jun, 2011
Kiwifruit Vine Health Inc is lifting the provisional Psa-V warning it placed on five orchards outside the priority zone after tests returned with negative results... Read More
09:28am Mon 20 Jun, 2011
A boost to sales at Fieldays is being seen by the event's organisers as the positive flipside to a slightly reduced attendance this year. The final head count... Read More
12:36pm Sun 19 Jun, 2011
Turners & Growers and Zespri are continuing their public spat over cultivars with Zespri claiming T&G is more interested in political point scoring than commercial... Read More
12:08pm Sun 19 Jun, 2011
Kiwifruit growers are welcoming the government's decision to keep the industry's export marketing arrangements unchanged. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated... Read More
09:52am Sat 18 Jun, 2011
The median selling price per hectare for Bay of Plenty farms is $72,448 less than it was at the same time last year according to the latest Real Estate Institute... Read More
09:47am Sat 18 Jun, 2011
ACC figures reveal there is a farming injury in New Zealand every 28 minutes, but Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty branch president John Scrimgeour fears the injury... Read More
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
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
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