Whitianga waterfront project now up for discussion
New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.
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Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards
Catherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.
Tairua fisherman slams Hauraki Gulf marine legislation
The bill was supported by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson.
More women and girls playing rugby in NZ than ever before
A record 33,757 women and girls play rugby, a 15% increase this season in NZ.
One of Waikato's longest-serving rugby refs honoured
Cotterell aims to strengthen Te Awamutu's referee group and continue his rugby passion.
'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders
'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire
Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub
'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'
'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called Eric
Ross Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.
Trading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mum
Vannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
Record $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’
Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
Waikato farmer fought for his life to fulfil farming dream
Farmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.
Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
Mereana Tobenhouse wins Good Deed Award at Central North Island Forestry Awards
Min rallied support for a colleague after a fire destroyed her garage and possessions.
Peter Nation steps down as chief executive of New Zealand National Fieldays Society
Peter Nation praised for building key relationships and a solid foundation.
'Bring back Fozzie': Waikato farmer puts a plea in a paddock
The All Blacks third loss under new coach is met with 'Fozzie' logic from Waikato fan.
WorkSafe opens investigation into child's death after quad bike accident
WorkSafe were advised and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Person injured after being trapped in machinery at Waikato animal feed plant
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.