The honey industry is under pressure with rising input costs and falling demand, but industry group Apiculture New Zealand says there are green shoots starting... Read More

Warning: Disturbing content An 'unrepentant” Mangakino farmer has been jailed and banned from farming animals after being found with hundreds of starving... Read More

Farmers and growers across the region are invited to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards to help continue to grow a healthy future for farming. Facilitated... Read More

The Rural Support Trust's Time Out Tour is in its third year. The tour visits rural communities around New Zealand, with TV presenter turned farmer Matt... Read More

An organisation for young farmers in Te Puke is gaining so much momentum that its members aren't just supporting each other - they're also volunteering their... Read More

After one of its strongest starts with the 2024 season, Zespri is now in the midst of the summer fruit season where it traditionally sees more competition. About... Read More

Following the success of the 2023 competition, the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association are pleased to announce the National... Read More

The subject of risks to the safety of both horses and people caused by stallions in the town was discussed at an Ōpōtiki District Council meeting on Tuesday. Despite... Read More

Seven iwi who are battling to save native forests surrounding Rotorua's lakes from the brink of environmental collapse due to wallaby damage are being given... Read More

In just over 15 years Maureen and Colin Binns have gone from raw novices to truffle experts. Now the couple, who own Te Puke Truffles, are moving on,... Read More

As the winter hunting season is coming to a close this month, police are urging the public to report suspicious hunting activity. Unlawful hunting puts other... Read More

A man who suffered gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest needed to be extracted by winch before being transported to hospital. A police spokesperson... Read More