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Meet the organic farming millennials from Cambridge
Starting an organic farm is a labour of love for Jesiah and Ellen Alexander.
Cambridge firefighter reflects on 50 years in brigade
Don Gerrand has seen horrific things, but he's also got some funny memories.
Gay kōkako couple 'very much in love'
Not everything is going to plan, however, with the coupling of two male kōkako.
Protest planned against rodeo at Kihikihi
Protestors plan to rally at Waikato Rodeo on the weekend.
Five cows struck dead by lightning in Te Awamutu
The cows were sheltering under a tree when they were zapped about 9pm on Friday.
M. bovis no barrier for private calf club in Pāterangi
The cattle disease has put a dampener on calf clubs around the country, but not Pāterangi.
Te Awamutu Sharing Shed used as dump for rubbish, junk
People are using the Te Awamutu Sharing Shed as a dumping ground, says owner.
Pirongia arborists head to international tree climbing champs
A Pirongia arborist hopes to be named the best tree-climber in the world.
Kōkako return to Pirongia
14 kōkako with Pirongia lineage were returned to their "ancestral home" on Saturday.
Rodeo protesters 'small, flaky group'
Spectators enjoyed a full day of action while more than 100 people protested outside.
'Big-hearted' boy, 9, killed on quad bike
School stunned to lose popular student the day after classes started for the year.
Menzshed passes on practical skills
Men and boys bonded over billy carts when a holiday programme teamed up with Menzshed
Sharing a passion for rearing calves
A random act of kindness brightened up the school holidays for 12-year-old Boyd Ferguson