Rural

Planting jewels in Tauranga’s crown

An estimated 145 people turned out to help plant 4500 plants in Kōpūrererua Valley last weekend. Lyall Holmes, who is the chair of the Tauranga Rotary Centennial... Read More

Western Bay couple’s passion for fruit

Bay of Plenty orchard owners, Simone and Wayne Fenton, moved into horticulture after their three children had grown up, but both came from agricultural beginnings.... Read More

Modern habits take toll on eye health

A Katikati resident working as a bug finder on avocado orchards is devastated that a rapid decline in her eyesight is affecting her dream job. Kirsten Warbrooke... Read More

Search for missing person near Ōpōtiki continues

'Dangerous” river conditions during the weekend have hampered search and rescue efforts for a person still missing in the Waioeka River. The person... Read More

Tauranga man's 54-year woodchopping legacy

Former champion woodchopper Neville Bowen is 'not going to let the old man in yet”. The 73-year-old from Tauranga has competed in woodchopping for 54... Read More

RNZAF medics hone emergency response skills

Fourteen Royal New Zealand Air Force medics recently put their skills to the test at Kaipara weapons range north of Auckland. The week-long Exercise Starlight... Read More

Abused dogs looking for forever homes

Warning: This story contains some graphic content which some people may find disturbing. Deep in the Lower Kaimai on a 10-acre farm, Vada's Angels provides... Read More

BOP exports to grow following UAE trade agreement

Bay of Plenty exports are set to grow following the signing of a trade agreement with the UAE, said Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. New Zealand and the... Read More

Community spirit shines at Whakamarama markets

Whakamarama is buzzing with excitement as the community comes together at the vibrant markets hosted by the Whakamarama Community Centre. With a focus on... Read More

Skills on show at axemen's carnival at the RSA

Technique and skill will be fully displayed at the Woodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28. 'A lot of people don't realise that... Read More

From geothermal gases to livestock feed

A group of scientists is working on a way to create protein from a particular algae and bacterium found in geothermal gases, potentially creating an industry... Read More

Councils agree to co-design new water organisation

A shared organisation to deliver water services, meet new government requirements, and reduce future cost increases for Hamilton City Council and Waikato District... Read More