Rural

Rural school visits back in full swing

Seven tertiary students from around New Zealand will travel to the Coromandel on May 8 for Hauora Taiwhenua's first rural school's visit of 2023. This volunteer-led... Read More

Te Puna’s inaugural harvest market

Giant pumpkins, more than 3000 books and a live beehive. It's all happening for Te Puna's first ever Harvest Market today, Saturday May 6. 'I'm always keen to... Read More

Mayor issues emissions challenge to district

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says it is time for the district council to step up and show leadership around reducing emissions. At a meeting on Thursday, Whakatāne... Read More

$2.5M grant to support forest restoration work

The Kaimai Mamaku Ranges are a taonga to Aotearoa. But the Kaimai Mamaku forests and catchments are not thriving. Our precious natural infrastructure is under... Read More

Safety tips ahead of duck shooting season

Duck shooter are being urged to keep safety in their sights this gamebird shooting season. Te Tari Pūreke - the Firearms Safety Authority and NZ Mountain Safety... Read More

Rainfall: Up to 230mm over the past 24 hours

Farmers with stock in low-lying areas adjacent to the Whakatāne and Tauranga Rivers are being advised to immediately move stock to higher ground. This warning... Read More

Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award finalists

Twenty-six artists from across New Zealand have been named as finalists for the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award, the annual competition which challenges... Read More

Kiwi Conservation Club celebrates 30 years

A bush reserve in Te Puna is now benefiting from the addition of another 100 trees. This month marks two significant birthdays, both of which have been recognised... Read More

Rescue highlights importance of keeping PLB close

Police are reminding people to carry their Personal Locator Beacon - PLB - on their person rather than in their pack or bag, so they have access to it when they... Read More

Equestrian: Spotlight on nationals

As kiwi Tim Price tops the FEI World Event Rider Rankings with his wife Jonelle sitting in second spot, New Zealand riders will soon head to the country's most... Read More

Opening Weekend: Cracking season on the cards

Thousands of landowners throughout the country will once again welcome friends and family onto their properties for the game bird hunting season, which starts... Read More

Unprecedented challenges for BOP citrus growers

New Zealand's favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting,... Read More