The CountryBusy Waikato and Bay of Plenty highways this summerNZTA asks you to plan ahead your journeys this summer.20 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryFacelift for drought cracked roads on the Hauraki PlainsDrivers also need to expect the unexpected on rural roads.10 Dec 02:07 AM
The CountryChemicals on road after truck crash, driver seriously injured, road closedA truck has rolled on SH27 in Ngarua, in the Matamata-Piako district, early this morning.02 Dec 07:25 PM
The CountryCouncillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tenderWaikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.29 Nov 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryResidents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato townPrevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.26 Nov 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why PM Jacinda Ardern is charming the farmersIs the PM's bid to hold on to newly converted voters hampering action on housing market?25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWaikato and Coromandel hit by a spate of illegal dumpingThe threat from Thames-Coromandel council comes after a spree of dumping in Waipa.24 Nov 08:12 PM
The CountryHere comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this weekGet the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.22 Nov 10:46 PM
The CountryResidents warned to stay away from toxic landfill fire siteAuthorities have advised pregnant women to move away from a fire burning at a landfill.16 Nov 09:16 PM
The CountryCouncils warn over water usageNIWA has advised councils they are in for a hot and humid summer15 Nov 12:25 AM
The CountrySignificant flax varieties translocated to Lake RuatunaThe flaxes planted are small cuttings – less than 1m tall.09 Nov 11:41 PM
The CountryOwner of burning landfill given deadline for actionThe fire has been burning underground since August at Puke Coal Landfill.06 Nov 09:06 PM
The CountryKoi carp hunt a family affairBow hunters from across the North Island have hauled close to four tons of pest out.03 Nov 01:07 AM
The CountryStrawberry exports under threat as Kiwis face price rises'What we really need is more Kiwis to pick and to buy an extra couple of punnets.'02 Nov 10:10 PM
The CountryNew World Te Rapa comes home with four medalsTop sausages decided just in time for barbecue season.02 Nov 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIgnoring alarms led to massive overflow, court hearsWaikato River ran brown for two days after Contact's geothermal water and sediment spill.01 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryAnimals but no people at this year's Waikato A&P ShowThe show will ensure there are less than 100 people within competition zones.12 Oct 08:57 PM
The CountryRecord year for Waikato's Tatua dairy companyTatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.30 Sep 10:11 PM
The CountryLive export trade review under wrapsLive export trade has been halted but Govt review into the trade is not ready for release.05 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountryGullies cleared of weeds and pests to make way for bats, birds and lizardsNative plants will support the indigenous animals of the area.01 Sep 06:45 PM
The CountryCouncil urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in damsRegional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.01 Sep 05:16 AM
The CountryBoaties urged to give marine mammals wide berthDoC is investigating after a vessel appeared to collide with a whale near Raglan.25 Aug 09:16 PM
The CountryYoung Waikato dairy farmer seizes agricultural opportunitiesPete Smit is in his third season as a herd-owning sharemilker.24 Aug 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTea and cake for NZ's Zealong in Japan showcase dealJapan deal is a bright spot amid pandemic hit for Zealong, NZ's only tea plantation.20 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThree Waikato farmers fined for illegal effluent dischargeThree farmers have been fined a total of $116,100 for illegally discharging farm effluent.13 Aug 08:50 PM
The CountryNew drivers needed as skilled agricultural operators can't get to NZThe training programme is something the industry has been crying out for.13 Aug 07:07 PM
The CountryTractor training academy aims to fill Covid-19 labour shortagesFive-day courses run by Ag Drive near Cambridge are supported by MSD.11 Aug 09:38 PM
The CountryBorder exemptions for horse-racing track workersFour people have been granted border exemptions to enter NZ for work in Cambridge.10 Aug 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDoes Waikato have better odds for economic recovery?If Waikato Inc is right about a W-shaped economic recovery, a steep drop is ahead.09 Aug 04:10 AM
The CountryVirus testing of grapevines recognised as a specialised serviceVine Testing Laboratory acquisition will expand wine industry services.07 Aug 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCreaming it: Why 2020 has been good for sheep milk2020 isn't a write off for all - for the new sheep milk industry, it's a cracker.07 Aug 05:42 AM
The CountryDoC backs 1080 as best way to control predators in rugged terrainMt Pirongia predator control by DoC involves use of cereal pellets containing 1080.07 Aug 04:08 AM
The CountryWaikato region key for both Labour and NationalThe Waikato electorate is key to both Labour and the National parties plans.07 Aug 12:02 AM
The CountrySix courses offers skill development and positive connectionsTry making a ukulele, soft stone sculpture, wooden toys, or Maori traditional carving.06 Aug 10:31 PM
