New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.
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'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.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Live: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slip
Chris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’
'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under water
Hardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.
Live: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cuts
Tens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.
‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farm
A blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.
Poultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sacked
He put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.
Horror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster
'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.
Rural support trust walks with communities when things get tough
They're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.
Rototuna's unusual neighbour: A farm in the city's urban heart
The Earth Stewards produce organic vegetables using a special method: no-dig farming.
Fonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investment
The investment allows the factory to produce lactose, a more profitable product.
Te Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānuka
Margaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.
Taumarunui back on the Main Trunk Line
KiwiRail and Ruapehu District Council celebrate the new stop for the Northern Explorer.
Fieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeed
Lower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.