08:00am Fri 19 May, 2023
New Zealand was warned 35 years ago about the effects of deforestation of hillsides, draining of wetlands and building behind stopbanks, a freshwater expert says. Forest... Read More
04:00pm Thu 18 May, 2023
Police Search and Rescue squads have been recognised for their exceptional professionalism and expertise, at the annual New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards. The... Read More
10:45am Thu 18 May, 2023
The finalists for the 2023 Fieldays Innovation Awards have been announced across three categories, with 49 entrants standing to win a total prize package of cash,... Read More
07:30am Wed 17 May, 2023
After 12 years at the helm of the NZ Avocado Growers' Association, Jen Scoular is stepping down. 'Jen has served us tirelessly over the past 12 years and... Read More
03:00pm Tue 16 May, 2023
New research using remote sensing technology has delivered promising results to scientists looking for innovative ways to help nurseries combat the spread of myrtle... Read More
07:30am Tue 16 May, 2023
Ag Drive is calling on the agriculture industry to step up and do more to keep people safe on farm, with five fatalities in the first three months of 2023, with... Read More
07:00pm Fri 12 May, 2023
The Government is signing contracts with major telecommunications network operators today to speed up the rollout of 5G to regional towns across New Zealand. 'The... Read More
08:00am Fri 12 May, 2023
Primary sector education and exciting career opportunities will be showcased at the Fieldays Opportunity Grows Here Careers Hub in June. Fieldays and the Ministry... Read More
01:00pm Thu 11 May, 2023
Zespri has confirmed challenging weather events throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower-than-expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. The... Read More
01:00pm Wed 10 May, 2023
A group of deerstalkers had to scramble through rising floodwaters as torrential rain wreaked havoc through the Bay of Plenty on Tuesday. The active weather front... Read More
02:00pm Tue 09 May, 2023
Multiple slips and erosion in the upper reaches of catchments across Bay of Plenty are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries and causing them to discolour. At... Read More
05:00pm Mon 08 May, 2023
With increased rainfall and weather events impacting the region, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding landowners living near the region's flood defences... Read More