Rural

All about the animals for Katikati breeder

A pet is for life, not just for Christmas. Especially when that pet is expected to live for 20 to 30 years. Graeme Hannah closes the doors of his Katikati... Read More

Trainer kicks horse in genitals, avoids conviction

A North Island horse trainer who admitted ill-treatment of four horses - including kicking one twice in the genitals - has won a bid to avoid any convictions... Read More

Growing concerns for beef cattle shows

While entries in beef cattle classes at agricultural and pastoral shows may be waning, there is still great satisfaction for those who continue to take part. Liam... Read More

Velvet farmers facing horror season

Velvet farmers are having a horror season with prices back 20 percent on last year - meaning some are selling at below the cost of production. This year,... Read More

Pollination keeping beekeepers afloat

A Waikato beekeeper has come full circle in what has becoming an increasingly unpredictable business. Matt Crawford says limited returns for honey means the... Read More

NetSuite transforms Vetora Bay of Plenty operation

Vetora Bay of Plenty has transformed its operations with NetSuite ERP, improving efficiency and financial oversight across its four clinics. Verde Group's... Read More

Car fire in Lower Kaimai spread to nearby bush

What started as a car fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai on Saturday afternoon quickly spread into the surrounding bush, said a Fire and Emergency... Read More

Bay of Plenty braces for burning threats of fire

Rising temperatures and dry conditions in the Bay of Plenty have led to over 69 vegetation fires in November, resulting in the implementation of a restricted... Read More

Fonterra converting two coal boilers

Fonterra to convert two coal boilers at South Canterbury plant to wood pellets. The dairy giant said it is the co-op's biggest decarbonisation investment... Read More

Te Puke gambling harm: Poutiri supports community

Poutiri Wellness Centre has put its town-centre street frontage to good use. A massive billboard on the shopfront of its under-renovation premises carries... Read More

BOP kiwifruit fined for underpaying workers

A labour supply company to the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry and its sole director have been fined $100,000 after underpaying three employees over several... Read More

Kiwifruit growers support offshore expansion

More New Zealand-branded gold kiwifruit will be grown overseas from next year after global marketer Zespri received strong support from the industry to expand... Read More