Animals but no people at this year's Waikato A&P Show
The show will ensure there are less than 100 people within competition zones.
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Record year for Waikato's Tatua dairy company
Tatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.
Live export trade review under wraps
Live export trade has been halted but Govt review into the trade is not ready for release.
Gullies cleared of weeds and pests to make way for bats, birds and lizards
Native plants will support the indigenous animals of the area.
Council urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in dams
Regional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.
Boaties urged to give marine mammals wide berth
DoC is investigating after a vessel appeared to collide with a whale near Raglan.
Young Waikato dairy farmer seizes agricultural opportunities
Pete Smit is in his third season as a herd-owning sharemilker.
Tea and cake for NZ's Zealong in Japan showcase deal
Japan deal is a bright spot amid pandemic hit for Zealong, NZ's only tea plantation.
Three Waikato farmers fined for illegal effluent discharge
Three farmers have been fined a total of $116,100 for illegally discharging farm effluent.
New drivers needed as skilled agricultural operators can't get to NZ
The training programme is something the industry has been crying out for.
Tractor training academy aims to fill Covid-19 labour shortages
Five-day courses run by Ag Drive near Cambridge are supported by MSD.
Border exemptions for horse-racing track workers
Four people have been granted border exemptions to enter NZ for work in Cambridge.
Does Waikato have better odds for economic recovery?
If Waikato Inc is right about a W-shaped economic recovery, a steep drop is ahead.
Virus testing of grapevines recognised as a specialised service
Vine Testing Laboratory acquisition will expand wine industry services.
Creaming it: Why 2020 has been good for sheep milk
2020 isn't a write off for all - for the new sheep milk industry, it's a cracker.
DoC backs 1080 as best way to control predators in rugged terrain
Mt Pirongia predator control by DoC involves use of cereal pellets containing 1080.
Waikato region key for both Labour and National
The Waikato electorate is key to both Labour and the National parties plans.
Six courses offers skill development and positive connections
Try making a ukulele, soft stone sculpture, wooden toys, or Maori traditional carving.
Chopper takes care of business by the tonne
More than 3.5 tonnes of waste lifted from beach toilet block.
Final day of racing at Hatrick Raceway for Covid-19 disrupted season
The first of the new monthly high-class meetings hosted at Hatrick on September 25.
Electric shock leaves worker with long-term injuries
A company has been fined after a mishap left a worker with long-term injuries.
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.
Bird rescue a community effort in the Coromandel
When she first arrived in 1981, Annemieke Kregting was not particularly keen on birds.
Dangerous, monster 9m waves: Wild weather batters NZ
Hundreds without power in homes and businesses as wild weather ramps up.
Investigation launched after hundreds of tyres dumped
An investigation has begun into a spate of tyre dumpings in the Bay of Plenty.
Report notes 'cautious optimism' on economic outlook
Consumer confidence has "bounced back" after a steep fall during lockdown
Coromandel Town on boil water notice
A combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.
Youth and experience shine at challenge
All three local Pukemiro cadets excelled in the Ohingiati Tux Yarding Challenge.
$224m: What Auckland's drought crisis is set to cost
Auckland councillors were reportedly gobsmacked at the $224m cost from Watercare.
1000 jobs need to be filled in dairy industry
The Waikato played host to Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on Tuesday
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Knives sharpened for a spectacular cutting test
Highlighting the skills of the men and women who prepare the meat that graces our plates.
Tainui objects to Auckland taking more water from Waikato River
Phil Goff and Tainui leaders are at odds over taking more water from the Waikato River.
60 firefighters battling chicken farm blaze in Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene at 5pm.