Waikato Herald
LIC chairman Murray King: 'Standing still not an option'
The Dairy industry must keep an edge against competitors, says LIC Chairman Murray King.
Latest from Rural business
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Local Focus: Cycling on water now a reality
Hamilton firm creates a world first. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First special housing area for Hamilton
Hamilton City Council approved six applications under a new Special Housing Area criteria
Dairy sector challenge: target the right people for our rural workforce
The dairy sector is calling for a future Government to lead a strong workforce strategy
Fieldays creates record boost to economy
The Fieldays 2017 Economic Impact Report was released this month
Waikato wines up with the best
Waikato Winery Vilagrad took home three awards in the recent NZ International Wine Show
Controversial Blue Spring application withdrawn
An application to pull 6.9m litres of water a day from the Blue Spring has been withdrawn.
Virtual reality house hunting debuts
Virtual Real Estate comes to Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Creating dream jobs
Two local men are among 10 aspiring Kiwi beekeepers creating sweet careers.
Effluent Expo attracts the crowds
Nearly 40 exhibitors, with more expected, have been confirmed for the latest Effluent Expo
DairyNZ voting packs on way
Voter packs are on their way to levy paying dairy farmers for the DairyNZ election.
Good ideas turn into successful businesses
SODA believes good ideas and opportunities can be found anywhere.
SODA launches regional partnership
Waikato-based business incubator SODA Inc has launched a Regional Partner Initiative
Drift karts racing into the future
Blastacars Drift Karts is ready to share a drift karting experience with a new generation
UFB benefits our rural towns, communities
National has announced Ultra-Fast Broadband will be extended to a further 23 towns
BNZ staffer inflated wages to get home loan
Zhenyu Sun, 34, has admitted securing, and attempting to secure, $1.5m in home loans.
Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closes
Hog's Breath Cafe in Hamilton closed its doors for good on Sunday.
Rocket Lab's 'stack test' a success
Rocket Lab's test caused a bit of a stir amongst Waikato locals yesterday
Local Focus: Surfing scientists seek the best breaks
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
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