Rural
03:26pm Thu 16 Jun, 2011
A bright sunny day is drawing in the crowds at Fieldays with exhibitors noting strong turnout on day two after more than 26,000 people attended on day one, Wednesday. Fieldays... Read More
02:51pm Wed 15 Jun, 2011
Zespri is to issue licences for up to 400 hectares worth of land to be used to grow newer kiwifruit varieties. Up to 200 hectares of a sweet green variety, Green14,... Read More
10:49am Wed 15 Jun, 2011
A key step in the fight against kiwifruit vine disease Psa is made with scientists finding that it can be killed through a high temperature treatment that does not... Read More
08:55am Wed 15 Jun, 2011
The biggest agribusiness show in Australasia starts today at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton and this year's is expected to attract about 120,000 people. ... Read More
02:09pm Tue 14 Jun, 2011
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is inviting rural landowners, who neighbour Tauranga harbour, to discuss at planned meetings how to manage land in a sustainable fashion. ... Read More
02:28pm Mon 13 Jun, 2011
National Agricultural Fieldays starts Wednesday with anticipation building to see how much farmers will spend. Fieldays is traditionally the farmers' big ticket... Read More
09:52am Sun 12 Jun, 2011
Avocado production in the Bay of Plenty is expected to double this harvest - booming the region's economy with more jobs. The Avocado Industry Council is estimating... Read More
04:28pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
In a New Zealand kiwifruit industry first, 160 refrigerated containers, containing 832,000 trays of Zespri kiwifruit have been loaded and delivered to the Port of... Read More
12:59pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
Oasis orchards initially withstanding infection from Psa are all now showing signs of the bacterial disease which is killing kiwifruit vines in the Bay of Plenty. Kiwifruit... Read More
12:10pm Tue 07 Jun, 2011
Waipapa 9 Trust is the winner of the BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Award, the Ahuwhenua Trophy, for its sheep and beef operation. The trust is also the holder... Read More
08:58am Tue 07 Jun, 2011
The announcement that the government will share biosecurity costs 50:50 is welcomed by the beleaguered kiwifruit industry. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers president... Read More
10:12am Sun 05 Jun, 2011
Bay of Plenty beekeeper, owner of Arataki Honey, Russell Berry, says the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is in an untenable position. Russell Berry, Sue Kedgley... Read More
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
16-Dec 06:30
How to spot smuggling at sea this summer
15-Dec 18:00
Turning animal tricks into teen confidence
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