The CountryKākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 yearsFour of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.19 Jul 09:53 PM
The CountryFarming for the Future: Female network thinks aheadThe Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNative eels slip through flood pump unharmedCyclone provides chance to prove fish passage strategy on right track27 Jun 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWaikato artist group is people's choice award winnerWaikato Creative Stitchers won the No 8 Wire Award for their work The Gate.22 Jun 11:30 PM
The CountryFieldays 2023: Back to beanies and bootsFieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.21 Jun 01:57 AM
The CountryFieldays packs down for 2023The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped its 55th year.19 Jun 03:20 AM
The CountryWinners found at Fieldays Fencing CompetitionReigning champion Tony Bouskill tops National Fieldays Fencing Competition.18 Jun 04:24 AM
The CountryInnovation award winners committed to sustainabilityFieldays is celebrating 55 years of highlighting innovation in the primary sector.16 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryTractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fansPositive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climateJeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at FieldaysThe PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.13 Jun 11:13 PM
The CountrySaturated Waikato catchments vulnerable heading into a wet winterThere are new challenges to predicting the impact of rainfall events on our catchments.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays excited for international visitorsThe countdown to Fieldays is on as the annual event returns to its winter dates.12 Jun 11:45 PM
The Country‘I’m lucky to move my hands’: Worker falls from bunker, goat farmer boss fined $75kThe man's injuries were so severe, he may never work again.08 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryInvasive clam find prompts vigilance callBiosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River urge people to look out.28 May 12:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Award 2023The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award ceremony was held in Hamilton last night.26 May 02:45 AM
The CountryDramatic rescue for family dog after 20-metre fall down holeBeloved 8-year-old farm dog Ben has quickly become a local legend, his owner says.25 May 09:00 AM
The CountryGreen mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest ParkDoC works with Pironga locals to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe.24 May 06:00 AM
The CountryWaikato secures another $2.8m to combat hill country erosionPlanting reinforces slopes and reduces the risk of soil erosion19 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalistsAcross the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays celebrates 55-year anniversary in 2023The event will again have a careers hub, which includes a new feature this year.17 May 04:30 AM
The CountryWaikato farmer wins regional dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is the DWN's Regional Leader of the Year 2023.09 May 09:25 PM
The CountryCall for trucking companies to do better as Moving Day nearsThere have been three incidents of roadside dumping in the Matamata-Piako District.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRiver management teams drowning in work following cyclonesRemedial river work is expected to continue for the next two years.09 May 04:30 AM
The CountryHigh Court dismisses north Waikato farmer’s appealExperienced contractor should have been well aware of the rules.09 May 01:30 AM
The Country'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to deathA 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.08 May 05:35 AM
The CountryFinalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire AwardA judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.01 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNew milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank projectProject will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.01 May 03:30 AM
The Country'Crappy water': Why a Huntly resident drives to Tīrau for clean waterBrown water concerns Huntly people - says it is safe to drink27 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryLivestock injured after truck rolls in WaikatoThe truck was on its side and police were on scene.26 Apr 02:11 AM
The CountryFonterra receives $2.5million boost for Hautapu siteThe co-op will move to a more carbon-friendly heat option.23 Apr 03:26 AM
The CountryWaikato farmer finalist in dairy women's awardRachel Usmar is a finalist for the Dairy Women’s Network Regional Leader award.17 Apr 05:50 PM
The CountryCourt order and fines for 'highly careless' farmerStorage facilities discharged dairy effluent into tributaries of Te Mata Stream.16 Apr 11:30 PM
