New ZealandKiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchardsThe PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ... 22 Nov 05:51 AM
New ZealandEradication of Psa becoming "increasingly difficult" - MAFAs suspicions grow that Psa has spread to kiwfruit orchards outside the BOP, MAF says it's unlikely it will be able to eradicate the disease.12 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandBurning of vines may start todayThe Govt could learn today whether diseased kiwifruit vines will need to be destroyed, as leaves begin to wilt on the first properties reported.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo killed in crash while fleeing policeTwo men who died after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Te Puke this morning were fleeing from police.07 Oct 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Hold still' - Man captures arson on cellphoneA man used his cellphone camera to take a photo of people at the scene of the alleged arson of a 4WD vehicle near Te Puke.14 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandBank teller set for TV stardomA 23-year-old Westpac bank teller is leaving her job to compete in a kickboxing reality TV show in Thailand.30 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassroom stabbing blamed on bullyingA boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say. 11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool 'coping well' after stabbing - principalThe students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.11 May 06:21 AM
New Zealand'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.11 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandClassroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.10 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Unsung heroes</i>: Couple's community service adds up to more than 100 years28 Apr 04:00 PM