Rural
05:00am Thu 30 Jan, 2025
Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City... Read More
02:00pm Wed 29 Jan, 2025
Kiwifruit growers are welcoming the $24.1 million payout Zespri has received for the mice infestation on last season's first shipment of SunGold to Europe... Read More
06:00pm Tue 28 Jan, 2025
At least one more world shearing record attempt is planned in the summer Downunder, with a solo women's eight-hour merino bid confirmed with the World Sheep... Read More
08:00am Tue 28 Jan, 2025
Encouragement and financial help have combined to secure the immediate future of The Hub Te Puke. The Hub runs food support services, including Te Puke's... Read More
08:00pm Mon 27 Jan, 2025
A woman says her partner was seconds away from being killed when the limbs of a tree harpooned the rear of their motorhome during the tornado that ripped through... Read More
10:10am Mon 27 Jan, 2025
Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to 322 calls in 2024. Of those, 81 (25%) were to fires, 52 (16%) were medical calls, 40 were vehicle incidents (12%),... Read More
09:00am Sun 26 Jan, 2025
Frolicking about on inflatables is perfect for pools ... but the Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service is pleading with people to keep those floaties out of the ocean. Head... Read More
04:00pm Sat 25 Jan, 2025
New Zealanders are increasingly valuing the country's farmers and growers, recognising their crucial role in driving economic growth and ensuring a reliable... Read More
08:00am Fri 24 Jan, 2025
A&P Shows have been a time-honoured feature of New Zealand rural life for decades. But organisers of the Te Puke show are proving that doesn't mean they don't... Read More
08:00pm Wed 22 Jan, 2025
A once-in-a-lifetime comet has been spotted over New Zealand skies this week. Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas), which last visited the Sun about 180,000 years... Read More
12:00pm Sat 18 Jan, 2025
When it comes to poultry, 10-year-old Josiah Poynton is quickly becoming an expert. 'I have nine chickens and my favourites are the Exchequer Leghorns. They're... Read More
10:10am Wed 15 Jan, 2025
A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set with a sheep shorn in an impressive 15.3 seconds on Saturday night. The record, set by Hawke's Bay shearer Tiare... Read More
06-Mar 20:00
Four-year term legislation takes first step
06-Mar 19:00
Bowel cancer free screening age lowered to 58
06-Mar 18:00
Taxpayers Union slams council for $5m playround
06-Mar 17:00
Frustrations grow by ongoing bad smell
06-Mar 16:00
Vintage machinery on display in Tauranga
06-Mar 15:00
Autumn brings cold mornings, chilly nights
06-Mar 14:00
Crankworx Rotorua 2025: Riders to watch
06-Mar 13:00
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
06-Mar 11:50
An intense night of racing expected at Baypark
06-Mar 11:00
Temporary traffic switch at Ōmokoroa roundabout
06-Mar 10:10
Tauranga student receives $5000 scholarship
06-Mar 09:00
OceanaGold lodges Fast-track application
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