Rural awareness a special focus of Rail Safety Week
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Scholarship to aid student's urban forests research
The content of the project is unlike any other research in the world today
Prisoners grow plants for Department of Conservation
Waikeria prison horticulture trainees donate 7000 plants to DoC for Whangamarino wetland.
DoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproduction
Rangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino
Kiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with golds at NY Awards
The Waikato winery is riding high after taking out three gold medals and two trophies.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
District council works urgently to upgrade treatment plant
Increase in population of Te Kauwhata adds to pressure on upgrade plans
Te Poi School digs in with shovel ready restoration project
Waiomou Stream a shovel ready project for which regional council received govt funding.
Archimedes pump will provide safe passage for eels as it deals with flood water
Mangawhero pump station the first of five pump upgrades for the Waikato.
Dairy farmer fined for removing tails from more than 500 cows
Waitomo dairy farmer has been fined nearly $22,000 for removing dairy cows' tails.
Fieldays boss thrilled by this year's response
Sponsors, exhibitors and the team of 5 million thanked for making it happen.
Mayors raise questions and concerns about Three Waters
Government's Three Waters announcement raises questions in region.
DoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lake
Department of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.
Iwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery
"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.
Matamata farm Jersey Girl Organics offers a different taste
Jersey Girl Organics is trying to stick out in the multi-million dollar milk industry.
Brrr! It's cold! Hamilton wakes up to a freezing -2.2C
It's an characteristically cold start in Hamilton, sitting at a nippy -2.2C.
Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.
Rural programme helps farmer overcome depression
58 per cent of injured farmers linked their accident to stress associated with farm work
Giving thanks to Fieldays and farmers
Fieldays: a chance to meet, share ideas and reconnect with business partners.
Raglan bee farm is buzzing to set foot in international market
Hunt and Gather Bee Co is amazed by community feedback on its crowdfunding campaign.
Fatal crash on SH26 in the Waikato closes road
Motorists told to avoid the area after a serious crash on Morrinsville Rd near Newstead.
Dire shortage of hotels and motels leaves Fieldays visitors scrambling
Exhibitors are staying in campervans due to city's lack of accommodation.
Unusual exhibitor at Fieldays to be part of Kiwi food showcase
Agricultural event to showcase entire food journey to inform where our food comes from.
Watch: Overtaking car slams into turning milk tanker
Video showing driver's brain explosion shared as a warning to drivers.
Farmers urged to look after themselves this winter
ACC has spent more than $383 million on farm-related injuries in the past five years.
Popular Waikato tramping site marred by dumping, vandalism
DoC is urging the public to report illegal dumping at Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti.
Premium river run will leave congestion behind
Big yellow River Bus a floating business case for Darren's dream of electric ferries.
Fieldays is back: What to expect this year
From farmers to townies - Fieldays serves everyone interested in the latest rural trends.
Keeping Lake Taupō clean and nitrogen free
Waikato Regional and Taupo District Council keep Trust on to protect Lake Taupo's water.
Canada geese at Huntly's Lake Hakanoa off death row - for now
Waikato District Council investigating other methods to control the geese population.
Mass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lake
SAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.
Waikato dairy farmers reduce herd numbers, increase overall production
Tom and Fran Bennett put their success down to farming Holstein Friesian cows.
Road boss keeps stock trucks on the move
Trucking firms use latest technology to track their trucks nationwide.