The CountryDrone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest birdSurveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.02 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryKiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairsThe first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.02 Nov 12:14 AM
The CountryInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryTop dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mateJecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.30 Oct 10:23 PM
LiveThe CountryWild weather: Roads closed with over 100mm of rain, 130km/h wind gustsSeveral places across the top of the North Island have recorded over 100mm of rain.29 Oct 08:11 PM
The CountryBringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to openThe market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.27 Oct 08:04 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Award entries openFieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.27 Oct 12:19 AM
The CountryGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
The CountryReel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honourThe Waikato club has received a national honour.25 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryPedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by carThe road is expected to be closed for several hours.24 Oct 11:06 PM
The Country'Wise owl' of Waikato local government diesHugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.23 Oct 11:22 PM
The CountryTikTok star's love letter to Te AwamutuHeta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".22 Oct 07:26 PM
The CountryNew berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO seasonStrawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.19 Oct 07:54 PM
The CountrySir Frederic Lang's busy lifestyleLang was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal not long before his 1935 death.19 Oct 07:45 PM
The CountryCommitted to change: Barbara Kuriger on the challenge aheadWaikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts about the upcoming term.19 Oct 04:50 PM
The CountryRogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a weekA critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.18 Oct 12:12 AM
The Country'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
The CountryCrews battle fire at landfill site near HuntlyCharges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.15 Oct 07:07 PM
The Country'Really chuffed': Waikato MP retains seat' It’s exciting to have another three years in Parliament.'14 Oct 11:06 AM
The CountryBoy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.13 Oct 11:10 PM
The CountryAct candidate Neil Christensen dies, by-election to be heldHe was standing in the Port Waikato electorate.09 Oct 03:04 AM
The CountryFishers rescued in Raglan Harbour after charter vessel hit by large waveA large wave collapsed the cabin of the vessel and knocked a man overboard.07 Oct 09:06 PM
The Country'Our little angel... gone too soon' - community mourns six-year-old girlPrimary school-aged girl died after incident involving vehicle on Tuesday.06 Oct 05:17 AM
The CountryRemembering Jason Wynyard: Cuttin’ for your countryA tribute to Jason Wynyard and New Zealand's proud history of woodchopping.05 Oct 03:44 AM
The CountryResearch to reveal effect of climate change on the Waikato RiverThe Waikato River supplies drinking water to around one-third of New Zealand’s population.02 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ PostIan and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.02 Oct 07:00 AM
The CountryCannabis company buzzing after 'milestone' exportCannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.25 Sep 11:07 PM
The CountryHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
The CountryJapanese player soaks up the Kiwi rugby experience, morning pies and L&PAkira Kitamura says that he loved being part of the Ōhaupō Rugby Sports Club community.23 Sep 05:30 PM
The Country'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy projectBackers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.19 Sep 01:31 AM
The CountryRetiring sergeant sympathises with newcomers in the modern era of policingAfter 37 years, Te Kūiti policeman Craig Lindstrom is handing in his badge.18 Sep 10:39 PM
The CountryABs great calls for return of NZ's State of OriginNorth Island versus South Island has a long history and a big rivalry once on the park.08 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryFlying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfiresBrothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.05 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryTop dog has a quarry for an officeTerry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.28 Aug 08:55 PM
