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Kiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchards
The PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ...
Eradication of Psa becoming "increasingly difficult" - MAF
As 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.
Burning of vines may start today
The Govt could learn today whether diseased kiwifruit vines will need to be destroyed, as leaves begin to wilt on the first properties reported.
Two killed in crash while fleeing police
Two men who died after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Te Puke this morning were fleeing from police.
'Hold still' - Man captures arson on cellphone
A 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.
Bank teller set for TV stardom
A 23-year-old Westpac bank teller is leaving her job to compete in a kickboxing reality TV show in Thailand.
Classroom stabbing blamed on bullying
A boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say.
School 'coping well' after stabbing - principal
The students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.
'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'
Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.
Classroom 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.