Tūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable project
The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.
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Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Fishing contestants race to best spots for share of $2 million in prizes
Hundreds of boats set off for the best fishing spots from a shotgun start.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Mighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleece
Sharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.
Victoria Square still market's home
Farmers' market has been part of Saturday activities in Cambridge for many years.
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking
Maui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
Summer has finally arrived in New Zealand - unlike a year ago.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
The hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer reward
More than two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
Google Maps leads travellers to cow sheds
Confused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
Waikato eels given safe path to sea thanks to innovative pump
The prototype pump had a successful trial at the Huntly golf course pump station.
'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
The secret to the perfect sausage roll
Be the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death
Motorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.
Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north
It's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.
Soil scientist Dr Megan Balks: 'If someone offers you a trip to Antarctica, you say yes'
Dr Megan Balks is the latest recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.
Quad bike users urged to be cautious and consider terrain after three deaths
Three deaths have occurred in accidents over the past week.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Sunflower business blooms from family tragedy
'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'
Cannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal tests
Company trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.