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Man missing after fishing on rock near Raglan
A friend raised concern after the man failed to return home yesterday afternoon.

$194K in fines for unlawful discharge of animal effluent in Taupō
A farming company, company director, and effluent spreading company were convicted.

Auckland artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award
Winning work show "stunning visual impact and inventive use of gorse, soap and wire".

Anzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZ
Thousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.

Stock health a main priority at environment award winning farm
Good adopters of technology who use accurate data to inform good management practice.

Rural GP says bowel screening programme missing the mark
Kawhia GP John Burton believes bowel screening programme has huge design flaws.

Opposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River plan
Southgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.

Would you drink treated sewage? Auckland told to stop relying on Waikato for water
Confidential agreement could see recycled wastewater on the table.

Rocked: Kiwi suffers case of mistaken identity in first nesting attempt
When Backyard Kiwi's Todd Hamilton reached into Teina's nest he found the unexpected.

Men left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescue
Pair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.

Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves
Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.

Matamata Lions auction and dinner will help make Wish4Fish come true
Wish4Fish catamaran will be a game changer for fishing fans in the disability community.

Kiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startup
Engineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.

Tasman Tanning gets contract to process 1.8 million hides
But the company has told the council it will not result in more chromium discharge.

Scientists investigate new fault line found on farmland near Morrinsville
Where cows were grazing last week, scientists are now poring over two trenches.

Two years, two environmental disasters for Contact
A routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.

Move to Jersey herd an easy decision for Waikato dairy farmer
"In every aspect of the business, I'm trying to maximise returns," Zach Mounsey says.

Fonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'
Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.

Plenty of sex and realism in Ruapehu author's latest book
The 72-year-old has plenty to draw upon - farming, journalism, politics and more.

Hot lawnmower blamed for Pokeno house fire
Fire service renews advice after several property fires across the region.

Dumping in paradise: The efforts people go to avoid tip fees
The illegal dumping comes at a huge environmental and financial cost.

Immune Defense Proteins could help protect against influenza or herpes
NZ dairy industry could help make international impact on health outcomes.

Night-time detours from Sunday
The works include moving barriers and installing Safe Hits lane sticks.

Leading NZ sculptor Virginia King will judge No.8 Wire competition
The award embodies Kiwi ingenuity and brings awareness to a piece of agricultural history.

This image went around the world. Now road rage victim, 81, has died mowing lawns
The 81-year-old had struggled dealing with the road-rage incident last month.

Don't panic: Surf rescue boss says more sharks - but they're just cruising
People should stay calm in the wake of the death of a woman at Waihī Beach last week.

Coastguard Old4New lifejacket upgrade campaign returns
Nation-wide mission to remove ill-fitting, damaged and old lifejackets from circulation.