Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to 322 calls in 2024. Of those, 81 (25%) were to fires, 52 (16%) were medical calls, 40 were vehicle incidents (12%),... Read More

Frolicking about on inflatables is perfect for pools ... but the Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service is pleading with people to keep those floaties out of the ocean. Head... Read More

New Zealanders are increasingly valuing the country's farmers and growers, recognising their crucial role in driving economic growth and ensuring a reliable... Read More

A&P Shows have been a time-honoured feature of New Zealand rural life for decades. But organisers of the Te Puke show are proving that doesn't mean they don't... Read More

A once-in-a-lifetime comet has been spotted over New Zealand skies this week. Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas), which last visited the Sun about 180,000 years... Read More

When it comes to poultry, 10-year-old Josiah Poynton is quickly becoming an expert. 'I have nine chickens and my favourites are the Exchequer Leghorns. They're... Read More

A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set with a sheep shorn in an impressive 15.3 seconds on Saturday night. The record, set by Hawke's Bay shearer Tiare... Read More

Three of New Zealand's suburbs, including one from the Bay of Plenty, have been named finalists in Trade Me Property's People's Choicest Awards - a chance to... Read More

There are three easy ways to identify backyard predators. Firstly, look for faeces, or teeth marks on fruit, or claw marks on trees. You can set out chew... Read More

After two tough years, a national avocado industry body is optimistic about the current season. New Zealand Avocado marketing and communications manager Matthew... Read More

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continued work on the Black Jack Road vegetation fire on the Coromandel peninsula today with three helicopters and four... Read More

One person has died following a rescue from a cliff at Hahei Beach, in the Coromandel peninsula on Saturday night. "Emergency services responded around 8.15pm,"... Read More