The CountryQuad rider hurt in sheep crashTeen flown to hospital after quadbike hits a sheep.11 Oct 10:24 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Vegetable growers concerned over ‘Healthy Rivers’ planRegional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch28 Sep 03:57 AM
The CountryBanks not feeling the love in Te ArohaTe Aroha locals are losing their local Westpac and ANZ branches which could force them to drive 20 minutes just to bank a cheque.21 Sep 06:57 AM
The CountryWarning for dairy farmersDairy farmers are being warned to keep their employment agreements and time records up to date. The Labour Inspectorate has launched 16 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryPoison warning: 1080 signs changeLong-time anti-1080 campaigner persuades a council to add more cautionary details to warning signs used during aerial baits drops.31 Aug 01:00 AM
Rural Property100-year-old church seeks DIY-loving ownerA Waikato couple say they are willing to sell their beloved 103-year-old church to the right buyer for a discounted rate.29 Aug 05:51 AM
The CountryHome detention for cruelty to calvesThe slaughterman whose cruel mistreatment of bobby calves was caught on camera has avoided jail.28 Jul 12:32 AM
The CountryIs drug use rife on New Zealand farms?Chris Lewis, Federated Farmers Waikato Provincial President discusses the alarming rate of drugs on farms with The Country Early Edition's Dom George.05 Jul 11:29 PM
DairyColombia taps Kiwi dairy technologyA Waikato farm development company - Dairy Solutionz - will open a 117ha, 300-cow demonstration dairy in the Narino region of south Colombia tomorrow.20 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver fern to seek $100mDunedin-based Silver Fern Farms will be looking to raise around $100 million in new equity next year to repay debt, upgrade plant, and to accelerate its "value added" product strategy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDrought trouble: More regions ask for helpMost of the North Island could be declared a drought zone by the end of the week, but Prime Minister John Key says the impact on the Government's books remains to be seen.12 Mar 08:52 PM
The CountryNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountrySprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
The CountryDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
The CountryTropical weather 'roaring into life'A tropical cyclone and three other heavy rain patterns are due to position themselves above NZ this weekend, but it is unlikely they will bring much-needed rain.05 Mar 11:53 PM
The CountryDrought extended across North IslandDroughts have been declared in South Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay regions, a week after drought was declared in Northland.05 Mar 10:11 PM
The CountryTainui still in division over $70mTainui Group Holdings won't be receiving $70 million worth of new government cash from Waikato-Tainui despite calls from ex-Fonterra leader Sir Henry van der Heyden for that to happen.24 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
