Calls so far in 2025: 34. An animal rescue was one of the 14 calls in the last fortnight. A large dog had become trapped in a soak hole. The dog was frightened,... Read More

If Te Puke town centre is looking a little cleaner than normal this week, it's down to staff from Paengaroa orchard company Baygold. Friday saw Baygold's... Read More

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste available for the first... Read More

A Bay of Plenty runner who lost his leg in a farming accident has described the moment he became trapped by a piece of machinery and 'heard all my bones... Read More

It has become very dry in Northland-Te Tai Tokerau. Our farmer contact near Whangārei has had about 100mm in the past month but strong winds have evaporated... Read More

They say it's relaxing to watch people work. Penny, the plodder horse from Pahoia, looked super relaxed munching on her morning hay while she watched women... Read More

A new wildfire forecasting system that updates using real-time weather data could help firefighters protect lives and property from a growing global threat. Developed... Read More

When you walk into the Katikati A&P Show on Sunday, February 2, you'll be forgiven for thinking you've stepped back in time. The 100th event is being marked... Read More

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a large vegetation fire burning along the railway line by Wainui South Road, Whakamarama in Western... Read More

Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City... Read More

Kiwifruit growers are welcoming the $24.1 million payout Zespri has received for the mice infestation on last season's first shipment of SunGold to Europe... Read More

At least one more world shearing record attempt is planned in the summer Downunder, with a solo women's eight-hour merino bid confirmed with the World Sheep... Read More