The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Inspecting the damage as the water starts to recede - Hauraki floodStock's been dried off early, maize crops are destroyed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Apr 07:31 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Double blow for farmer, floods and receivershipIan Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Apr 05:44 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Double blow for farmer, floods and receivershipIan Troughton's family farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch24 Apr 05:44 AM
The CountryRoadworks cuts internet to Waikato, TaupoA fibre-optic cable has been cut by roadworks, cutting internet to much of the Waikato.24 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Hauraki farm cleanup to cost millionsFarmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Apr 07:13 PM
The CountryCow killed after struck by car near PaeroaTwo cows snuck out for a stroll - but only one came back alive.19 Apr 07:35 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tongariro river erosion worries localsSome say it is a safety risk for reserve users. - Made with funding from NZ On Air06 Apr 04:40 AM
The CountryRoad reopens after tanker rolls, spills milkIt's unclear how much spilled after a tanker rolled in Waikato this morning.02 Apr 08:36 PM
The CountryOne dead after train slams into carA fatal level crossing crash is the second at the site in as many years.23 Mar 05:47 AM
The Country'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryTwo dead in Taupo district house fireA house fire near Taupo killed two people overnight.16 Mar 04:22 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Waikato residents want their water savedHamiltonians gather outside Waikato Regional Council as New Zealand Water Forum petition delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Mar 04:50 AM
The CountryFour homes uninhabitable after floodsThe homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.13 Mar 07:28 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel locals stick togetherHauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Mar 06:27 AM
The CountryEvacuations leave residents homelessCoromandel residents left homeless after being evacuated due to flooding.07 Mar 06:17 PM
The CountryMan dead after farming accident in WaikatoA man has died after an accident with farming equipment in Waikato.01 Mar 06:43 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up regionHauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 10:19 PM
The CountryCleaners fined $39k for toxic dischargeJudge blasts company's measures to prevent chemicals running into stream as 'completely inadequate'.23 Feb 03:46 AM
The CountryCows enjoy a 'high tea' in WaikatoPolice have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.19 Feb 09:08 PM
The CountryNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
The CountryBridal Veil Falls turns to shade of 'poo'A sharp-eyed member of the public has got the Waikato Regional Council investigating why the water at Bridal Veil Falls has suddenly turned into a shade of "cow poo".09 Feb 02:09 AM
The CountryWeather gods shine on Waitangi weekendMost of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.31 Jan 07:50 PM
OpinionWatch NZH Local Focus: Easter opening debate divides WaitomoShould Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It's a question currently being considered by the council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Jan 06:58 AM
The CountryGE cow's offspring show 'super-milk' potentialKiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.23 Jan 10:54 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zoneAt least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On Air18 Jan 09:50 AM
The CountryStock truck rolls on State Highway 23Cattle have died after a truck rolled, closing part of State Highway 23, Waikato.18 Dec 05:58 PM
The CountryXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
The CountryReport into 1080 use releasedEnvironmental Protection Authority report finds a number of incidents on the West Coast including one where someone removed signs when baits were still toxic.13 Dec 07:07 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 11:39 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Dec 11:38 PM
The CountryGrowers fuming over Healthy Rivers changesGrowers have been left fuming after a Waikato Regional Council decision to withdraw a giant section of the region from its Healthy 04 Dec 10:28 PM
The CountryPest-busting wasp saves $488mNew Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.03 Dec 09:01 PM
The CountryBlack market meat operation shut downShoppers are being urged to source their meat from legitimate suppliers after the Ministry for Primary Industries shut down a black 30 Nov 06:42 PM
The CountryListen: Dr Doug Edmeades defends Prof Rowarth's Waikato river claimsDr Doug Edmeades defended Professor Jacqueline Rowarth today on The Country by agreeing that the Waikato river is not necessarily as polluted as first thought.29 Nov 02:49 AM
