Des Samuels has been growing blueberries on Matakana Island for six years. The 2ha farm has almost 11,000 blueberry plants, growing varieties from a world-renowned Australian breeder.

A fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga has been contained. Fire crews remain working over Christmas. One person has been arrested after a hit and run in Ōtara on Sunday evening.

After nearly a year of debate, the Town of Grand Island has adopted a solar power law designed to open up undeveloped property for solar farms and set rules on ...

One of the region's best known, Ayrlies is a garden of international significance with sweeping lawns, and a romantic profusion of colour every week of the ...