02:00pm Wed 11 Jun, 2025
Fieldays attracted a strong international interest this year with delegates and exhibitors from several countries attending. For the first time, there... Read More
11:10am Wed 11 Jun, 2025
After 76 days in the brutal Tasmanian wilderness, Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson is now A$250,000 ($270,000) richer, claiming the coveted title... Read More
10:02am Wed 11 Jun, 2025
It's with a certain quiet satisfaction that Dave Guy-Taylor shares feedback from a customer who described products from Flame Lily Orchard as 'the best I've... Read More
07:30am Wed 11 Jun, 2025
The Health and Wellbeing Hub at Fieldays covers visitors from top to toe. Mark Eager, CEO with hub lead partner Mobile Health Group, says a diverse group... Read More
09:00am Sun 08 Jun, 2025
A local competition is on to help stop the spread of moth plant weed, with prizes up for grabs for those who can collect the most pods. Moth plant is a fast-growing,... Read More
04:00pm Sat 07 Jun, 2025
A rusting car body found in a popular swimming hole is just one of many cars the Bay of Plenty Regional Council may have to pull out of rivers this year. The... Read More
11:00am Sat 07 Jun, 2025
Predator Free Waihī Beach has received a significant boost in its fight to restore the natural ecosystem of Bowentown, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation... Read More
09:00am Sat 07 Jun, 2025
Te Ranga School's possum and pest hunt was rebooted last year and is on again this weekend. The event began in 1998 as a pig and possum hunt, but until last... Read More
05:45pm Thu 05 Jun, 2025
Fire and Emergency services attended two incidents this afternoon where people were stuck in flood waters. A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the first call... Read More
01:00pm Thu 05 Jun, 2025
With brain injuries a hot topic right now - and growing awareness of neuro health in general - some of the country's top experts are hitting Fieldays to share... Read More
10:33am Thu 05 Jun, 2025
Thieves have been targeting sheet metal from outbuildings and copper wires from frost fans as orchard thefts increase in Bay of Plenty. Sergeant Mike... Read More
09:00am Thu 05 Jun, 2025
Reforms to modernise and strengthen Fish & Game New Zealand will improve the national management of hunting and fishing resources and advocacy, while maintaining... Read More