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
The Country'Totally devastated': National MP’s sister dies in quad bike accident'My youngest sister, Katrina Houghton, was fatally injured in a farm accident.15 Apr 04:08 AM
The CountryFieldays make sustainability priority in 2023Fieldays announces a new hub dedicated to sustainability in the food and fibre sector.12 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
The Country'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
The Country'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rortTwo of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.30 Mar 05:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarming isn't work, 'it's his life'History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.17 Mar 01:07 AM
The CountryTokoroa dairy plant set to specialise productionThe OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.12 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryFurther biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf PlanFisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.09 Mar 04:08 PM
The CountryWaitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti MusterAfter cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.01 Mar 03:55 AM
The CountryIwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.28 Feb 05:30 PM
The CountryOver 500 Fonterra tankers to receive dash-camsThe new tech will support Fonterra’s strategy for keeping employees safe.27 Feb 05:30 PM
The CountryInnovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovatorsFieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.25 Feb 05:30 PM
The CountryConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
The CountryLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
The CountryLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
The Country'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
The CountryLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
The Country‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farmA blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.06 Feb 06:17 AM
The CountryPoultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sackedHe put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.27 Jan 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHorror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.26 Jan 08:17 PM
The CountryRural support trust walks with communities when things get toughThey're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.15 Jan 10:53 PM
The CountryRototuna's unusual neighbour: A farm in the city's urban heartThe Earth Stewards produce organic vegetables using a special method: no-dig farming.06 Jan 05:30 PM
