Libby Kirkby Mc Leod

Marine precinct users in Tauranga say they feel misled by the mayor Mahe Drysdale. In a meeting in October last year, Mr Drysdale told commercial boat users that the sale of the land was a 'shit deal'… Audio

It has been five years since New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

Forest and Bird says the Department of Conservation doesn't have enough money to deal with contamination on Crown land. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

A 12-gauge shotgun cartridge is the latest non-recyclable item to turn up at a Waikato recycling facility and the Waipa District Council says it's sheer luck it didn't explode. Waikato reporter Libby… Audio

Voting papers will start going out this weekend to residents of Tauranga for the city's first local body election in nearly five years. Last night, four of the mayoral candidates faced off in a debate… Audio

Police are offering up an $80,000 reward for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Ben… Audio

New Zealand's first female to win the top prize for an apprentice plumber wants to see more women encouraged to join the profession. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

It is the first election in Tauranga in nearly five years, after the last council was sacked in February 2021 and replaced with commissioners. Libby Kirkby-McLeod talked to locals from across the city… Audio

The future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

For the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

The cost of a weekend burial in South Waikato could be about to skyrocket - by 354% in some cases. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. CEO of the Funeral Directors Association, Gillian Boyes speaks to Lisa… Audio

The passenger train Te Huia is on track to miss its targets for passenger numbers but the council in charge of it says that won't tell the whole story. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

What's believed to be the biggest-ever kiwi relocation project is underway. Over the next couple of months up to 300 kiwi will be moved from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato to other parts… Audio