Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Farmers encouraged to attend DairyNZ calving workshop
Farmers are encouraged to hone calving skills at the DairyNZ CalvingSmart workshop.
Waiakto farmers to meet on water quality
Farmers 4 Positive Change are running meetings focused on water quality.
No infected herds here so far, farmers not panicking
New Zealand likely to manage new cattle disease rather then eradicate it, farmer says.
Woman sings to animals as they head for slaughterhouse
New Whanganui resident Sandra Kyle is an animal rights activist.
Celebrating 50 years of National Fieldays
50 years of Fieldays is being celebrated in an exhibition at Waikato Museum.
Mycoplasma bovis found on Waikato farm
Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed in the Cambridge area.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Conversion to dairy farm worked for Waikato couple
Converting a farm to dairy has proved a good decision for a Waikato couple.
How Fonterra rates alongside rivals
For first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.
Waikato industries put on notice for illegal earthworks
A dairy farm and an earthworks company have been convicted of doing illegal earthworks.
Matamata farmers win Waikato Ballance supreme award
Matamata dairy farmers have won the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award.
Restoration strategy launched for Waipa and Waikato Rivers
A restoration strategy for the Waikato and Waipa river catchments has been launched.
Couple to lose farm after judge rejects $730k explanation
No criminal charges laid but Waikato couple have lost farm for growing cannabis.
Farmer hopes to breed rare dabchicks
Dabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Otorohanga farmer hopes to breed dabchicks
Only 2,000 Dabchicks or Weweia left. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Visits to help encourage farming careers
Benneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Body of shot hunter removed from Kaimais
Post-mortem on the body of a 57-year hunter shot in the Kaimais to be carried out tomorrow
70km/h speed limit proposed for rural roads
Report says reducing average speeds by 1 per cent would cut road deaths by 4 per cent.
Kaimai Range hunter shot dead
A man has died after being shot while hunting south of Te Aroha this morning.
Research to uncover dog separation anxiety
Ocean Babington is seeking 10 dogs and their owners for her masters research.
Is this NZ's No.1 Trump fan?
Meet Bill Burr, the Waikato dairy farmer who says we need Trump in New Zealand.
Bylaw to limit hazardous substances in wastewater
Limits to what wastewater can contain, rigorous monitoring and penalties possible
Huntly wetland takes shape near Waikato Expressway
A 4ha wetland haven for wildlife and native plants is taking shape in Huntly.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: River clean-up to cost hundreds of jobs says Mayor
First term mayor Jenny Shattock is watching her district grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Live: Hola hits - Rain moves into Auckland, flights cancelled in north
Cyclone Hola set to lash parts of the country - but it won't be here long.
Eco Day Out brings message of sustainable living
EcoFest Waikato offers inspiration and support to help you live lighter.
Door still open for shared water company between Waipa and Hamilton
The shared water company would manage water, wastewater and services for the region.
Flowering rata 'dodge a bullet' as new threat looms
Pest control is bringing northern rata back to life - but now it faces a new threat
Local Focus: Young Farmers competition including record numbers of women
Not just man-power on the farm - woman-power in the running for the Young Farmers of the Year regionals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young Farmers competition including record numbers of women
Not just man-power on the farm - woman-power prevails. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Synlait's Waikato debut will barely ripple milk ocean
New dairy player on cards for the Waikato but region is still least contested for milk.