Vintage and classic machinery enthusiast, and dairy farmer Reece Houghton was brought up on a dairy farm with one sister and four brothers. Their father had... Read More

Alastair and Ann Reeves are the fourth generation of Alastair's family to farm the 90-year-old Te Akau property. Building on that family legacy is their goal... Read More

A Waikato farmer who has long had overseas workers in his staff mix is cautiously optimistic about changes to migrant visa rules. 'It's not a game-changer,... Read More

While tractor fires are lessening, any is too many, says a veteran firefighter in the Waikato. Kevin Curtis is in a unique position to offer advice on the... Read More

The power of heavy horses were on display at Saturday's Te Puke A&P Show. Ross Wilson and his six-strong team of Clydesdales were at the show, taking... Read More

Fire crews are at a house fire in Bay of Plenty. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said the fire in Paengaroa Paenageoa had also ignited a 200m... Read More

Grow On Katikati is hosting a screening of Hua Parakore: Living Indigenous Food Sovereignty, a full-length interview film with Dr Jessica Hutchings. Hutchings,... Read More

Calls so far in 2025: 34. An animal rescue was one of the 14 calls in the last fortnight. A large dog had become trapped in a soak hole. The dog was frightened,... Read More

If Te Puke town centre is looking a little cleaner than normal this week, it's down to staff from Paengaroa orchard company Baygold. Friday saw Baygold's... Read More

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste available for the first... Read More

A Bay of Plenty runner who lost his leg in a farming accident has described the moment he became trapped by a piece of machinery and 'heard all my bones... Read More

It has become very dry in Northland-Te Tai Tokerau. Our farmer contact near Whangārei has had about 100mm in the past month but strong winds have evaporated... Read More