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In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Audio

Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's First Up pod: we get world news from the UK and Australia; Labour's education spokesperson Willow Jean Prime talks teachers pay, NCEA and the scrapping of te reo Maori in some school books… Audio

Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference. Audio

It's a tough time for environmental groups in Waikato, with hundreds of thousands of dollars from government, council and private funding drying up over past few years. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

There is growing discontent in Rotorua about the state of the Ohau channel diversion wall which is meant to protect the pristine waters of Lake Rotoiti. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Rotorua has been hosting the only science fair that celebrates the combination of Māori knowledge and science. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod went to check it out. Audio

Local business, community, and medical leaders are reacting positively to the announcement of a new medical school at the University of Waikato. The government announced yesterday it will fund 82.5… Audio

Hamiltonians are disappointed the French rugby team won't be spending the entire week in town before their match. Les Bleu have chosen to spend most of the week in Auckland, despite not playing a… Audio

Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

It's the end of an era today for the South Waikato town of Tokoroa with the Kinleith pulp and paper mill closing the last of its paper-making machines. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod takes a look. Audio

Two more Rotorua motels will stop being contracted for emergency housing from the end of the month, leaving only four remaining. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Hamilton once again has an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning on Monday. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

As Budget 2025 fast approaches, what do young people what to see from the government? Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

Fancy a house with a hangar to park your aeroplane? That's exactly what's on offer at the country's first ever residential aviation development that is starting to take shape in Waikato. Libby… Audio

It's hoped a new, 25-storey dining and hotel complex will help to solve Hamilton's visitor accommodation shortage and transform the city. Libby Kirkby-McLeod looks how the complex might change the… Audio

The writing is on the wall for a popular Wellington festival, but the organisers hope it's only temporary. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

A new two-year pharmacy degree is offering a fast-track into a profession in dire need of more staff. Waikato University said it provides a quicker pathway for registering overseas trained… Audio