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Over the next couple of months, up to 300 birds will move off the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to other parts of the North Island in what is believed to be the country's biggest ever kiwi… Audio

RNZ Waikato Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod discusses the demise of Three Waters and the implications for council long term planning; the debate over the Hamilton to Auckland commuter train and how much… Audio

Is it possible writers who don't live in Aotearoa's main centres are disadvantaged when it comes to awards and literary festivals?

On the Ockham Book Awards shortlist, for example, all of this year's… Audio

The pressure is on the rail service Te Huia, which runs between Auckland and Hamilton.

The government says it's one of the most heavily subsidised public transport services in the country - and… Audio

Time now to get the latest from the regions and Nathan Rarere caught up with our Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod and asked about Dutch Elm disease being found in the region. Audio

Think running a household is expensive? Try running a city. A report commissioned by Local Government New Zealand has found that rates have gone up an astonishing average 15% this year. The reason… Audio

While Wellington attempts to thrash out its 10-year plan, some smaller councils are taking a different approach.

Every three years, councils are supposed to refresh their long-term financial plans -… Audio

Visitors to Hamilton gardens can go reptile spotting at Turtle Lake, so named after its population of abandoned pet red-eared slider turtles.

Unfortunately, they are one of the world's worst invasive… Audio

The Hamilton City Council has voted to ask Hamiltonians if they were willing to cut staff and services as rates are set to rise. There's concern for some children living in emergency housing have… Audio

More than 500 children live in emergency housing in Hamilton city.

The effect of unstable housing on their education can be profound.

And community groups who support whānau want more consistent… Audio

Hamilton ratepayers face their highest-ever rates increase if a proposal goes ahead this year.

Property owners could have to fork out another 19.9 percent, which is less than the 25.5 percent rate… Audio

Time now to get the latest from the mighty Waikato from RNZ reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod. She started by telling Nathan Rarere all about the Hamilton Arts Festival. Audio

Wintec in Hamilton had a 100 percent pass rate in Enrolled Nursing last year, and advocates say these courses are helping with the country's acute nursing shortage.

One hundred and fifteen candidates… Audio

Libby gives an update on the two-year search for fugitive Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio

This week's first-ever piano festival in Hamilton attracted international stars to the city.

It was held at the University of Waikato's Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, where 40 piano students… Audio

Libby Kirkby-McLeod's claims to being a 'Cochabambina' are flimsy, but the dusty streets of this small town high in the Andes feel like her spiritual home.

The Hamilton City Council has been considering its draft long term plan budget, with the Mayor, Paula Southgate saying tough decisions will need to be made. The beach-side community of Raglan, in… Audio

A Hamilton community feels bitterly betrayed about two schools being closed, only to be reopened on the same site, with the same facilities but with a new name.

Hamilton's Melville High junior… Audio

Hamilton's Wellington Street Beach might not be Piha or Anchorage Bay, but in the landlocked city it's an iconic destination.

On a hot day, the strip of sand on the east bank of the Waikato river is… Audio