Waikato farmer gives Fieldays Rural Catch contest a 'crack'
Ben Fisher says he's excited and hopes he will meet someone special.
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MPI seize fruit trees seized for biosecurity threat
MPI has ordered removal of plant material at 5 affected apple and stone fruit nurseries.
Waikato farmers safely disposing of rural waste
Waikato farmers safely disposed of six tonnes of waste at an inaugural event.
Update on M.Bovis eradication plans
Updated information on the mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
Te Aroha artist makes interactive sculpture from bits and bobs
Te Aroha scrap metal artist Adrian Worsley will be presenting a sculpture at Fieldays.
Lincoln University study looks at new productive land use
A new Lincoln University initiative is responding to the need to use land productively.
Fieldays: Sorting your ride to Mystery Creek
With Fieldays around the corner, it's time to plan your route.
Kiwi Agri expertise unearthing potential in war-torn Sri Lanka
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NZ Woolsellers buy into NFX
The inaugural Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX) trading event attracted strong participation.
Felines on form for Te Awamutu cat show
Around 100 cats of all shapes and sizes will be vying for the overall supreme cat award.
Firefighters climb the Sky Tower for a cause
Te Awamutu and Pirongia firefighters join 950 firefighters from around the country.
Multiple crashes at a Kihikihi intersection prompts council to find a solution
Waipā District Council are looking to work with NZTA after two nose to tail crashes.
Spate of horrific cat shootings in Te Awamutu
One family's cat needed its leg amputated after it was shot in the shoulder.
Plenty of flavours to try at vape shop in Te Awamutu
There's Anzac biscuit, blueberry shortcake and banana split.
Waiakto farmers to meet on water quality
Farmers 4 Positive Change are running meetings focused on water quality.
Candidates line up for Horticulture NZ board
Four candidates will vie for two positions on the Horticulture New Zealand Board.
Heartland Bank teams up with rural youth
Heartland Bank will team up with NZ Young Farmers to support youth in rural industries.
Rural Women sponsor 2018 WoolOn Awards
Rural Women New Zealand are again the primary sponsor for the 2018 WoolOn Awards.
Fieldays exhibitions celebrate rural life in Waikato
Two exhibitions celebrating the rural spirit of New Zealand have opened in Hamilton.
Special edition New Holland tractor will stay on Te Kawa farm
A special-edition T6070 New Holland tractor will remain on a Te Kawa farm.
Dr Nic Lees: Agriculture sector conditions unsustainable
Dr Nic Lees says New Zealand agriculture cannot continue with business as usual.
Bakers test their skills against NZ's best
The best bakers in NZ are up against each other for the 2018 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.
Celebrating 50 years of National Fieldays
50 years of Fieldays is being celebrated in an exhibition at Waikato Museum.
Climate change likely to lead to diseases says report
New Zealand's land-based primary industries need to get ready for serious crop diseases.
Children's book author very grateful indeed
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Farm Gauge tool puts focus on farm practices and systems
The Farm Gauge was launched at the DairyNZ Farmers' Forum in Waipa last week.
Vet: Cow hoof - Where the pedal (bone) meets metal
When a cow becomes lame, this is often because of historic trauma to the foot.
Te Awamutu cafe tackling children's hunger
The pay-it-forward initiative buys lunch for a hungry child in Te Awamutu.
Sharing, caring and tolerance key to happy marriage, Te Awamutu couple say
Last week Te Awamutu's David and Fay Haberfield celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Kiwi tourists get VIP treatment after escaping burning bus at Gallipoli
The group has been fed, clothed and put up in five-star hotels.
Opinion: Spare a thought for Sam Gaze
He is still a young man growing up in this world.
Te Awamutu's former Plunket Nurse turns 100
This week the Te Awamutu woman blew out the candles on her 100th birthday cake.
Firefighters battle house fire near Te Awamutu
The fire reportedly started in the roof.