Waikato HeraldDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
Waikato Herald'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
Waikato HeraldDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
Waikato Herald'Strong position': Milk production hits August recordWaikato and Taranaki led the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.23 Sep 09:28 PM
Waikato Herald'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closureMayor says it had been a tough year for the district.16 Sep 05:28 AM
Waikato HeraldTaupō geothermal zone potential spurs $10m in Govt funding for exploration04 Sep 02:46 AM
Waikato Herald'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' complete30 Aug 10:43 PM
BusinessEx-Kitchen Things employee on turning up to work to find they no longer had a job30 Aug 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Nothing like it in NZ': Why this couple swapped Auckland for the CoromandelThe couple left their corporate finance jobs and moved to a community with 50 residents.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'He is worth everything': Rare Galloway bull for saleFive-year-old Riggit bull Arapuni Pride was judged the champion Galloway of the world.27 Aug 10:03 PM
Waikato Herald'Life is short': How a mountain biking accident led her to quit her dream job to sell 'towelies''We've hustled ... but it’s bloody cool and I wouldn't trade it for anything.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ housing affordability best since pre-Covid, report findsLower mortgage rates and steady income growth have helped improve housing affordability.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRegenerative farming family’s paddock to plate butcheryThe family farm uses regenerative agriculture and runs a micro-abattoir.24 Aug 10:25 PM
Waikato HeraldAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
Waikato HeraldMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
Waikato HeraldParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
BusinessMaking it rain: Mercury’s plan to invest $550m in historic hydro stationsIt's the biggest reinvestment in hydro power in New Zealand's history.14 Aug 07:00 PM
BusinessMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
BusinessNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourismThe Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.29 Jul 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
Waikato HeraldNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructureBuilding strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector23 Jul 04:59 PM
BusinessColostrum turned into health products for exportAn “excess” dairy product is being turned into health commodities destined for export.22 Jul 02:00 AM
BusinessNew Zealand's fastest-growing export partner impressed by 'gold standard' bio-economyChanges in the global market caused companies to look for alternative partners.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNew World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attackNew World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.12 Jul 02:39 AM
BusinessWaikato business park celebrates sod-turningNew industrial area at Hamilton Airport is expected to be completed next April.09 Jul 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Long-term strategy': How iwi are outpacing major NZ companiesTainui's assets grew to $1.9m, enabling $56m distribution to marae.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald26-year-old beats six finalists to win Young Farmer of the YearHe hopes to showcase young talent and highlight tech opportunities in farming.05 Jul 11:41 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchaseKaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.01 Jul 05:43 AM
Waikato Herald'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
