Rural

Young Farmers club welcomes new members

With around 40 active members spanning from Taupō to Rotorua and everywhere in between, Reporoa Young Farmers Club is proud to be a strong, connected community... Read More

Casting call for ‘Kids Unplugged’ youth

A bold new youth web series is putting the call out to tamariki and rangatahi who prefer mud over memes and bush tracks over TikTok. ‘Kids Unplugged',... Read More

Man critically injured by falling tree

A man was airlifted to Waikato Hospital on Friday night after being critically injured on a Pyes Pā rural property. "Police were advised at 7.10pm on Friday... Read More

Kiwifruit waste turned into leather

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More

Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses

An Aongatete horse trainer who recently took on two Kaimanawa horses - straight from the wild - says there's still more urgent work to be done to help the heritage... Read More

Rural Women celebrate 100 years of support

It is rather fitting that Bay of Plenty-Coromandel Rural Women is closing in on 100 members as the national organisation reaches its century. Regional leader... Read More

Biosecurity focus for BoP farmers on Moving Day

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday, it's a busy and significant time of the year for the dairy farming community in the Bay of Plenty. The first day of... Read More

Farmers benefit from new tax break on equipment

Those in the agriculture sector who can afford to buy new farm equipment are feeling buoyed by the Government's new tax incentive on new farm machinery. Farmers,... Read More

Pancakes, plants, and Pink Ribbon support

With the rain kindly keeping its distance, the sizzle of bacon and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee welcomed a cheerful crowd to a very special fifth Pink... Read More

Farmer must report to jail after losing appeal

Warning: Disturbing content A 75-year-old farmer convicted of animal cruelty has until tomorrow to surrender to prison after losing his appeal against... Read More

Te Puke firefighter reflects on 10 years' service

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is made up of men and women who drop everything and run when their pagers go off and the fire siren sounds. But who are these... Read More

Crafting friendship and community in Te Puke

Improving mental and physical health and creating a sense of belonging, Te Puke Menz Shed is more than just a workshop. It's the life skills, opportunities... Read More