‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75k
The man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.
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Invasive clam find prompts vigilance call
Biosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River urge people to look out.
Hawke's Bay artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Award 2023
The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award ceremony was held in Hamilton last night.
Dramatic rescue for family dog after 20-metre fall down hole
Beloved 8-year-old farm dog Ben has quickly become a local legend, his owner says.
Green mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest Park
DoC works with Pironga locals to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe.
Waikato secures another $2.8m to combat hill country erosion
Planting reinforces slopes and reduces the risk of soil erosion
Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists
Across the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.
Fieldays celebrates 55-year anniversary in 2023
The event will again have a careers hub, which includes a new feature this year.
Waikato farmer wins regional dairy women's award
Rachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.
Call for trucking companies to do better as Moving Day nears
There have been three incidents of roadside dumping in the Matamata-Piako District.
River management teams drowning in work following cyclones
Remedial river work is expected to continue for the next two years.
High Court dismisses north Waikato farmer’s appeal
Experienced contractor should have been well aware of the rules.
'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to death
A 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.
Finalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire Award
A judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.
New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.
'Crappy water': Why a Huntly resident drives to Tīrau for clean water
Brown water concerns Huntly people - says it is safe to drink
Livestock injured after truck rolls in Waikato
The truck was on its side and police were on scene.
Fonterra receives $2.5million boost for Hautapu site
The co-op will move to a more carbon-friendly heat option.
Waikato farmer finalist in dairy women's award
Rachel Usmar is a finalist for the Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader award.
Court order and fines for 'highly careless' farmer
Storage facilities discharged dairy effluent into tributaries of Te Mata Stream.
'Totally devastated': National MP’s sister dies in quad bike accident
'My youngest sister, Katrina Houghton, was fatally injured in a farm accident.
Fieldays make sustainability priority in 2023
Fieldays announces a new hub dedicated to sustainability in the food and fibre sector.
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.
Waitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti Muster
After cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.
Iwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage
The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.
Over 500 Fonterra tankers to receive dash-cams
The new tech will support Fonterra’s strategy for keeping employees safe.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Concerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sources
GNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.