Storm wreaks havoc
While Cambridge escaped the worst of the weather, farms on the western side of Waipā were hit hard, with a Pirongia farming family and Federated Farmers telling Jon Rawlinson about widespread flood damage and costly…
While Cambridge escaped the worst of the weather, farms on the western side of Waipā were hit hard, with a Pirongia farming family and Federated Farmers telling Jon Rawlinson about widespread flood damage and costly…
A new crop of rural vets is set to ensure farmers have access to quality care for their animals, the government expects. Thirty-two new vets have been assigned throughout the regions under the Voluntary Bonding…
About 600 Waipā residents have been caught up in the Manage My Health security breach, The News understands. Hackers accessed documents relating to seven percent of the clients in Manage My Health 1250,000 people –…
Government regulations are slowing the pine conversion trend in rural New Zealand, while dairy, kiwifruit, and lifestyle properties are seeing renewed interest from local buyers and urban escapees. Jon Rawlinson reports. Recently introduced government regulations…
From now until March, road workers are undertaking a significant rebuild programme on state highways including the Waikato Expressway, south of Cambridge, and SH3 near Te Awamutu. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) project is…
Experience or fresh approaches? Tried-and-true or new blood? Waipā’s mayoral candidates appear to agree that the right balance is crucial. Susan O’Regan, Clare St Pierre and Mike Pettit were asked about their primary goals should…
New Zealand’s latest “bird of the year” is not a common sight in our skies – but they can be seen at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House. The kārearea (pictured right) –…
The rally season is not over – ‘NZ’s ultimate road race’ is yet to be run. After town and country in King Country hosted rounds in the Northern Rallysprint (August 17) and the North Island…
The Waikato women’s rugby squad’s next step in retaining the Farah Palmer Cup will be taken this weekend. Should they weather the Auckland Storm in this weekend’s semi-final, Waikato will face either Canterbury or the…
There are plenty of shaggy dog tales in sport, but when it comes to sheepdog trials’ Bayley’s Shield, the narrative couldn’t be more straightforward – King Country has the silverware all locked up. Having lifted…
