Year in review: Waikato farmer reunites with his family’s vintage Fordson tractor
His great-grandfather cleared large blocks of land and had eight sons and a few daughters to whom he…
Port Waikato jetski incident: Body found during search for missing man
It is believed to be the man who went missing while jetskiing on Christmas Day. Police will be…
Year in Review: Waikato dairy farmer cherishes father’s 1955 John Deere 70 tractor
“My dad, Neil, switched the day-to-day tractors to John Deere when International and David Brown combined as Case…
Anglesea Hospital Hamilton: $75m orthopaedic expansion underway
The theatres will use the “latest” technology to deliver the highest quality and “purest air” over patients, with…
Search for missing person continues after Port Waikato jet ski incident on Christmas Day
Two inflatable rescue boats and two jet skis were launched, joining a rescue effort including the Police Eagle,…
Waikato River float warning as Taupō officials highlight drowning risk
This year, with outflows from Lake Taupō expected to be higher than normal, the risk has also increased.…
Two people injured in Christmas Eve Ngāruawāhia stabbing
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How the Whitakers bought their first Waikato dairy farm in their 30s
“Rob’s was in Tirau, and mine was in Te Puke. “We rented them out for five years, managed…
Over the Moon cheese owners go to police after discovering sub-par dumped products sold on roadside
Arther said the cheese was sent to the landfill after a selection did not meet the company’s standards,…
Waikato’s Newstead Orchard: Future secured as new partner takes over operations
Her brother and head orchardist, John Woolford, was also keen for more time away from the orchard work.…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Matamata, Whangamatā and Paeroa drug raids lead to five arrests
A 34-year-old local man has been charged with possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing police. He is due…