Rural
10:18am Thu 17 Feb, 2011
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust founder David Wallace is preparing to speak publicly for the first time on the political movements that are putting the reserve... Read More
09:24am Wed 16 Feb, 2011
The median sale price for a farm in the Bay of Plenty continues to fall with the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand showing it was $867,500... Read More
12:16pm Sat 12 Feb, 2011
Young orchardists have less than a week to go to enter the Bay of Plenty Young Fruitgrower of the Year competition. Young orchardists participating in the 2010... Read More
04:08pm Thu 10 Feb, 2011
Minister of Health and Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall is bracing himself to tackle a heavy lifting challenge. On Saturday he is getting behind the controls of a 12... Read More
09:50am Wed 09 Feb, 2011
A new brand of Gold kiwifruit is being exported to Hong Kong and Thailand supermarkets this year under the brand, First Gold. 'The clearly defined opportunity is... Read More
02:21pm Tue 08 Feb, 2011
The fatal Italian strain of the Psa bacterial virus is spreading in the eastern kiwifruit orchards of Te Puke. Kiwifruit Vine Health Incorporated general manager... Read More
10:47am Sun 06 Feb, 2011
The 89th Katikati A and P show is under way at Uretara Domain today, with a cool breeze bringing many people in early this morning. The A and P Show had only just... Read More
04:54pm Sat 05 Feb, 2011
Facial eczema is increasingly becoming a problem and farmers should take action now says DairyNZ. DairyNZ senior scientist and veterinarian Gwyn Verkerk says while... Read More
08:23am Sat 05 Feb, 2011
Dairy farmers come under the spotlight this week as judging for the 2011 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards begin.National convenor Chris Keeping says entrants are... Read More
10:45am Fri 04 Feb, 2011
Cricketers are rowing the distance from Katikati to Mount Maunganui and back as a fundraiser for their club at the Katikati A&P Show on Sunday. Katikati Cricket... Read More
11:15am Tue 25 Jan, 2011
Incineration is no longer being used to destroy kiwifruit vines infected with the Psa bacteria. Kiwifruit Vine Health Incorporated general manager John Burke says... Read More
04:31pm Mon 24 Jan, 2011
Some Bay of Plenty farmers are frantically trying to pump excess water off their land as fear sets in that grass will start to rot. Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers... 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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