A&P Shows have been a time-honoured feature of New Zealand rural life for decades. But organisers of the Te Puke show are proving that doesn't mean they don't... Read More

A once-in-a-lifetime comet has been spotted over New Zealand skies this week. Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas), which last visited the Sun about 180,000 years... Read More

When it comes to poultry, 10-year-old Josiah Poynton is quickly becoming an expert. 'I have nine chickens and my favourites are the Exchequer Leghorns. They're... Read More

A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set with a sheep shorn in an impressive 15.3 seconds on Saturday night. The record, set by Hawke's Bay shearer Tiare... Read More

Three of New Zealand's suburbs, including one from the Bay of Plenty, have been named finalists in Trade Me Property's People's Choicest Awards - a chance to... Read More

There are three easy ways to identify backyard predators. Firstly, look for faeces, or teeth marks on fruit, or claw marks on trees. You can set out chew... Read More

After two tough years, a national avocado industry body is optimistic about the current season. New Zealand Avocado marketing and communications manager Matthew... Read More

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continued work on the Black Jack Road vegetation fire on the Coromandel peninsula today with three helicopters and four... Read More

One person has died following a rescue from a cliff at Hahei Beach, in the Coromandel peninsula on Saturday night. "Emergency services responded around 8.15pm,"... Read More

Firefighters continue to battle a scrub fire that cut off carloads of day trippers in two isolated Coromandel bays yesterday on Saturday afternoon. Three... Read More

The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday at the Point Ale House in Whakamārama, marking the event's 24th year. It cements its status... Read More

A community garden open day is one of the latest additions to Sustainable Backyards, run by Envirohub, which gets under way on March 1. This year's events... Read More