LiveThe Country‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
The Country'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business successCollaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.29 Sep 11:08 PM
The CountryResidents join forces to save beach-nesting birdsThe funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.29 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryRecord $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.27 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
The CountryWaikato farmer fought for his life to fulfil farming dreamFarmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.13 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGuidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ soundsLoud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.13 Sep 05:30 AM
The CountryMereana Tobenhouse wins Good Deed Award at Central North Island Forestry AwardsMin rallied support for a colleague after a fire destroyed her garage and possessions.12 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryPeter Nation steps down as chief executive of New Zealand National Fieldays SocietyPeter Nation praised for building key relationships and a solid foundation.11 Sep 02:40 AM
The Country'Bring back Fozzie': Waikato farmer puts a plea in a paddockThe All Blacks third loss under new coach is met with 'Fozzie' logic from Waikato fan.09 Sep 11:17 PM
The CountryWorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accidentWorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.08 Sep 10:12 PM
The CountryPerson injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plantOne ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.06 Sep 05:10 AM
The Country'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around deathCranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.06 Sep 04:28 AM
The Country'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogsIt's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.29 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryWarnings still in place for river that turned orangeWarnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.28 Aug 02:09 AM
The CountryLake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its tollThe lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.28 Aug 01:52 AM
The CountryOrange river: What early tests revealedRegional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.26 Aug 09:41 PM
The CountryShepherd turned event whiz in line for awardThe NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.26 Aug 05:02 PM
The CountryVelvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FARA wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in WhangamatāWilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.23 Aug 02:16 AM
The CountryWaikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finalsThe 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.21 Aug 05:45 PM
The CountryVessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beachMaritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.20 Aug 02:54 AM
The CountryA whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural showWellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.15 Aug 12:34 AM
The CountryCrocodile farmer happy with a new life of teachingBefore teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.12 Aug 05:01 AM
The CountryA keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations“It started in 1913 when my grandfather, William Fitzgerald, emigrated from England."10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
The CountryWorker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in WaikatoPolice were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.27 Jul 01:11 AM
The CountryQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
The CountryFonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseasThe dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.24 Jul 05:44 AM
The CountryWaikato police spike milk truck after alleged theftNo milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.23 Jul 06:19 PM
The CountryTonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat rampA heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.19 Jul 05:00 AM
The Country$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machineMaritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.19 Jul 04:11 AM
The CountryYoung Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'09 Jul 02:30 AM
