There will be a return of some favourites, and the introduction of new when Tauranga's biennial literary festival kicks off on Friday. Escape - affectionately... Read More

Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit sprung on the market seemingly from out of nowhere in 2022, but on the outskirts of Te Puke, scientists were quietly celebrating decades... Read More

The overconsumption of meat has been related to negative health, environmental, and animal welfare outcomes. As a result, many people are cutting back on meat,... Read More

Rural groups are raising the alarm over the review and cancellation of school bus routes. The Ministry of Education said it regularly reviewed routes to ensure... Read More

Federated Farmers welcome the government's decision to change New Zealand's investment settings after the OECD ranked the country last in openness to investment. 'As... Read More

One family's bold move from Wellington to rural Katikati launched a multi-generational organic market garden business that's having a positive impact on their... Read More

Bay of Plenty farmers have a chance to win a share of a fabulous prize pool simply by entering and completing the 2025 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards programme. Dairy... Read More

Putiki Road residents who agreed to a solar farm across the road from them in 2021 are having second thoughts since changes have been made to the consent application. Joachim... Read More

The Rotorua A&P Show is the 'ultimate family outing” according to organisers because of the large range of exhibits on display - and because attendance... Read More

Thursday's sighting of Tom Phillips has opened a positive line of enquiry that's now being looked into by the investigation team, said Detective Inspector Andrew... Read More

An estimated 145 people turned out to help plant 4500 plants in Kōpūrererua Valley last weekend. Lyall Holmes, who is the chair of the Tauranga Rotary Centennial... Read More

Bay of Plenty orchard owners, Simone and Wayne Fenton, moved into horticulture after their three children had grown up, but both came from agricultural beginnings.... Read More