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Formal complaint against Transpower for outage
Serious power cut in Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula provokes official action.
Big Te Awa Lakes project faces long struggle with red tape
A $1b housing and lakes recreation development in Hamilton back to drawing board.
Kiwi wine company teams up with Sarah Jessica Parker
Sex in the City star has penned a deal to create wine with a Waikato-based producer.
Nagra Farms Limited face large fine for effluent breaches
A Waikato farming company has been fined for unlawful effluent discharge.
St Peter's students into wine-making
St Peter's School students look forward to producing their first vintage of wine.
Hamilton airport hotel revamp to cost up to $5 million
Hamilton airport hotel is getting a multi-million dollar new look.
Vilagrad cider pops up in Waikato
A new cider has launched with a fizz and a pop in the Waikato.
Bee-friending the honeymakers
Be more bee-friendly in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Year of the Pig festivities mean feast of exports for Fonterra
Fonterra's Te Awamutu site has had a successful year of exports to China.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Red meat important in healthy diet — report
Red meat is vital to maintaining a healthy diet, says a new report from EAT-Lancet.
Horticulture NZ: Tougher stance on food product sabotage needed
Horticulture NZ was a stronger stance against food tampering.
Big issues facing planners at NZPI's annual conference
Planners are in the spotlight to overcome challenges.
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ten ComCom complaints about solar power company
Solar panels in hot demand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi dream of owning home 'impossible', even in Hamilton
Former byelection candidate Deborah Fisher said the city needs more homes.
Bloodstock agent realises dream for winning colt
Cambridge Bloodstock agent Stuart Hale has picked up his dream colt.
The Iguana: New spin on fish skins
Hoki skins are being used for a revolutionary new product in the Waikato.
Size does matter new study on cattle shows
Research suggests dwarf cattle breeds are better adapted to high temperatures.
Contract Milking Agreement tips
A number of farm owners will soon be entering into Contract Milking Agreements.
House price growth slumps, becoming a 'buyers' market'
House price growth may have peaked across much of the country.
Auckland's urban sprawl swallows Pokeno
Boomtown where a family house is $600,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flight fright sparks safety revamp
An overwhelmed air traffic controller who was being assessed put planes on head-on path.
Collision course: Air controller 'choked under pressure' during test
An air traffic controller became overwhelmed during an assessment at Hamilton Airport
A sports drink for hipsters? It's low sugar, vegan and gluten free
Hypotonic sports drink developed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Endeavour Fund welcomed by Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has no issue with the govt investing $249 million in the Endeavour Fund.
Solar-powered coat designed to save piglets
Georgia Fulton's invention is designed as an alternative to controversial farrowing crates
Rick Burke: Beef + Lamb levy rises investment in future
The challenges confronting the red meat sector need to be addressed.
CEO named for new Waikato economic growth push
New Waikato economic development agency appoints new leaders.
Wealthy Waikato has a neglected side: Shane Jones
Shane Jones urges Waikato Inc. to tend to communities in need of financial stimulus.