Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Business
Nelson reigns supreme on regional scoreboard
Nelson reigns supreme for the 3rd quarter in a row as Southland and Canterbury flounder.
Waikato child wins $100,000 in Bonus Bonds draw
A Waikato school girl has won $100,000 in Bonus Bonds this month.
Hamilton boss paid staff in cash, ciggies
It seems selling all of his possessions may help Karl Barbalich avoid jail on tax charges.
Kiwi farmers going gaga for Wagyu
Kiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.
Wines up for industry prizes
A 13-strong judging team is gearing up to review over 500 wines
New directors for Wools of NZ Board
Three new appointments to the Board of Wools of New Zealand send a clear message
Farm recovery plans funded
Quake-damaged farms may get some much needed financial reprieve.
Making a case for the future of agricultural contracting
Case IH's Autonomous Concept Vehicle (ACV) is coming to Australia for the first time.
Ultra-Fast Broadband available to 1.2m New Zealanders
Ultra-Fast Broadband now available to 1.2 million and rollout continues in the regions.
Success sweet with a winning steak pie
Viands Bakery won three medals at the 21st Bakels New Zealand Supreme Pie Awards
Council seeking views on rural hall funding model
Waipa District Council wants feedback on how best to fund rural halls.
Large Waikato riverside home fails to sell at auction
Massive Waikato mansion fails to attract bids at auction
Front mounting forks fit the bill
When Wayne Fraser of Pahiatua has a job that needs doing, he likes to tackle it himself.
Home affordability down 10 per cent
The new report shows most regions have decreased in affordability in the June quarter.
Beef + Lamb looking at alternative proteins
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is leading a project to assess potential red meat sector
Award for innovative farm gate invention
Strainrite Fencing Systems is leading change at the farm gate with its new Activator Strap
Spring calving time
This year will be my seventh spring in New Zealand, and the first one in the Waikato.
Donated farm will show the future in agriculture
New Zealand Young Farmers have been donated a 74ha farm in Auckland
Watch NZH Local Focus: New chocolate factory in Waikato
Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A new way of transporting calves
Farmer Kim Caldwell thought there must be a better way to move calves - and there is.
Waikato's largest mansion for sale
One of the Waikato's largest homes, which boasts a private boat ramp, is on the market.
Hamilton land to be released 'quickly'
Hamilton's recently-signed housing accord plan was top of the agenda at the last meeting.
Hamilton's homegrown heat-tolerant cows
Two Hamilton men have discovered a gene which allows cows to tolerate high temperatures
Uber heading to Tauranga and Hamilton
The ride-sharing company claims it can help reduce drink-driving in the regions.
Ore sampling in Karangahake Gorge mine
NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Double blow for farmer, floods and receivership
Ian Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Legal exodus to the provinces
Hamilton and Tauranga the most popular locations for lawyers heading south from Auckland
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cyclone Cook good training for aspiring Tairua fireman
18 year old Billy Turner signed up four years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: KCEPT beneficiaries disappointed at return
This year distributions are down on last year - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fly eggs found on Hamilton woman's KFC
Hamilton woman disgusted after finding fly eggs on her KFC drumstick
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kawhia Beach cleaners get new trailer from power trust
A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents debate future of power trust
King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.