Rural

Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident

One person has died after a climbing incident on Mount Ruapehu on Saturday. About 11am, a group of people were climbing on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu,... Read More

Growers vote for supporting Horticulture NZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have had their say and voted to continue supporting Horticulture New Zealand. Of growers by value, 97 per cent voted to continue... Read More

Have your say on catch limits for NZ's fisheries

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa's fisheries as part of its regular... Read More

Survey reveals New Zealand's most common crime

New crime figures show a significant increase in vehicle theft and growing levels of people falling victim to online fraud. Figures are out today for the... Read More

Dairy farm owners take a hit in operating profit

A trifecta of economic pressures gouged the cream out of operating profit for the country's dairy farm owners in the 2022-2023 season, a new industry survey... Read More

Olive oil: Horror season for many NZ producers

Many New Zealand olive oil producers are having a horror season, and hopes they could plug supply gaps because of a worldwide drought-affected olive oil... Read More

Community helps chart course of boat ramp design

A new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati's Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following... Read More

More support for drought-affected communities

The coalition Government is providing more financial support to drought-stricken farmers and growers in many parts of the country to help with essential living... Read More

Garden and art festival tickets selling fast

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival is in an early-bird frenzy with tickets selling fast. Until July 15, festival-goers can snap up their Multi-Day Festival... Read More

Rangitāiki River stopbank construction completed

Construction on a 1.25km section of Rangitāiki River stopbank next to Thornton Beach Road is now complete. This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty... Read More

Groundwater contamination risk attracts large fine

A Waikato farming company has been convicted and fined $94,500 in the Hamilton District Court for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent into the environment... Read More

Concerns over median barriers for tractor drivers

Rural Contractors say median barriers are making roads unsafe and causing stress for those driving tractors with lines of cars behind them. The issue was... Read More