19:30:04 Thursday 17 April 2025

Rural

Fallen tree closes section of SH29 near Te Poi

A section of State Highway 29 is closed after a tree fell, blocking the road. The tree is blocking SH29 at the Waiomou Stream Bridge between SH24 and Stopford... Read More

Fire fighters battle bush fire at Matatā

Emergency services are responding to a vegetation fire at Matatā in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Fire crews from Edgecumbe, Eastern Bay and Matata are attending,... Read More

Five simple steps to keep tramping safe

With autumn upon us, police are advising walkers, hikers or climbers to ensure they prep for their trip seriously before going outdoors. Senior Constable... Read More

Legislation supporting shooting clubs and ranges

Legislation passed will support the continued safe operation of shooting clubs and shooting ranges, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said. 'This is... Read More

Hazelnuts prove to be a good cash crop for farmer

In 2018, Waikato farmer Raewyn Scott and her family enjoyed the first hazelnuts after a patient five-year wait for the trees they planted in 2013 to start producing. Further... Read More

Te Puke man runner-up at excavator contest

Te Puke is now home to the county's second-best excavator operator. John Rohloff placed second at the Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) CablePrice National... Read More

Heater recall: 28,000 units still outstanding

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year's... Read More

Behind the scenes of an iconic farming show

As New Zealand's much-loved TVNZ show, Hyundai Country Calendar, enters its 59th season, Coast & Country News was privileged to spend two days on set seeing... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More

Hazelnut producers want more opportunities

As the last of this season's hazelnuts fall off the tree, growers from across New Zealand are calling for more research into increasing production to crack... Read More

Te Puke farmers shine at BOP Dairy Industry Awards

Te Puke's Young Farmers have been recognised at this year's Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards. Three members of the club placed at the recent awards. Alana... Read More

Industrial hemp should be an 'agricultural crop'

The industrial hemp sector is feeling unified and buoyant by a long-awaited regulatory review that it hopes will see more farmers adopt the crop and unlock its... Read More