Rural

Farmers face feed shortage due to wet weather

Dairy farmers in Waikato are facing a feed shortage - with consistent rain destroying pastures. A sharemilker in Te Poi and Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair... Read More

Fire in Kairua, near Welcome Bay

Fire and Emergency are at the scene of a "scrub and grass fire" in Kairua, near Welcome Bay. Northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika says the fire is... Read More

Comvita signs partnership deal with China

Honey producer and exporter Comvita has signed a long term partnership with one of China's largest retail chains. Olé has more than 100 supermarkets... Read More

Farmers prepare to ‘give everything they’ve got’

A Pirongia dairy farmer is putting her best foot forward in a final attempt to claim victory as New Zealand's top young farmer. Twenty-eight-year-old Emma Poole... Read More

Competition showcases future of horticulture

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Ruapehu ski season to go ahead this winter

The Government will provide up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) to ensure the mountain's 2023 ski season can go ahead, Regional Development... Read More

Creative gate wins People’s Choice Award

It's a stitch-up! A hand-crafted collaborative work has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award. It was decided by... Read More

Route to Gisborne closed “until Friday at least”

For Matawai School, the closure of a section of SH2 north of Gisborne until at least Friday means one of their two school buses can't operate. 'With the state... Read More

Road reopens after large Whakamarama fire

UPDATE 12.43pm: Esdaile Road is now reopen after a shelter belt fire closed the road earlier this morning, according to a SunLive reader. "The road is now open,"... Read More

State of emergency continues in Gisborne region

Heavy rain has been hammering the Tai Rāwhiti - Gisborne region this week, with officials placing a state of emergency until Sunday. Tai Rāwhiti Civil Defence... Read More

Modest kiwifruit harvest leaves growers under par

A modest kiwifruit harvest is leaving growers disappointed with the "under par" volume of kiwifruit produced in 2023. It's been another year of financial... Read More

Regional council on track to reduce emissions

Despite setbacks, Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it is on track to reduce carbon emissions. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed its third... Read More