Waikato
Council confident Waikato Stadium stand safe to use
The Hamilton City Council says it's confident a grandstand at Waikato Stadium, which is likely to require seismic strengthening, is still safe to use.
Death of champion racehorse 'a shattering blow'
A multi-million dollar northern racehorse has died of complications from colic in Waikato.
All change: Push for Waikato-wide rail after 'fantastic' Auckland-Hamilton line
A woman who has been lobbying for seven years for a Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service is now setting her sights on a commuter train network in Waikato.
Bringing up the boys - calf rearing in Waikato
Mark Bocock rears 4500 calves a year at his property near Te Awamutu in Waikato. At this time of year he's working 12 hours a day, making 140 farm visits a week to pick up calves. Audio
Bringing up the boys - calf rearing in Waikato
Mark Bocock rears 4500 calves a year at his property near Te Awamutu in Waikato. At this time of year he's working 12 hours a day, making 140 farm visits a week to pick up calves.
AudioOne dead in crash between logging truck and car
One person has died following a serious crash between a logging truck and a car at Tuakau in Waikato.
Māori families 'feel as if they don't rate', Oranga Tamariki inquiry hui told
The government has come under harsh criticism at a hui in Hamilton called to help plan the terms of reference for a Māori independent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki. Audio
Police still searching for firearm used to kill Australian tourist
Police are still searching for the firearm used to kill an Australian tourist in western Waikato early on Friday.
A New Chair for the Farmers' Markets Association
Towards the end of the week organic vege growers, artisan butchers, bread and cheese makers get busy preparing for farmers' markets around the country. There are 30 or so farmers' markets in New… Audio
A New Chair for the Farmers' Markets Association
Towards the end of the week organic vege growers, artisan butchers, bread and cheese makers get busy preparing for farmers' markets around the country. There are 30 or so farmers' markets in New…
AudioMan's body found in stolen van
A homicide investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a van near Hamilton this morning.
Man's body found inside van near Hamilton
Police have confirmed a 33-year-old Australian man on holiday died after incident in Raglan this morning.
'It's all looking up for Hamilton': Auckland-Waikato development on the rise
New Zealand's first urban growth agreement between central government, local councils and mana whenua has been signed to manage development in the area between Hamilton and Auckland.
'Inland port' set to have cargo trains from Tauranga
Tainui Group Holdings and the Port of Tauranga have announced a rail partnership at the proposed Ruakura Inland Port near Hamilton.
Mount Pirongia kōkako conservation plan receives funding boost
Conservation work to ensure the viability of the North Island Kōkako on Mount Pirongia in Waikato has been given a boost with funding from the Waikato Regional Council.
Waikato gets $1.5m boost from PGF
The Waikato region has benefited from the Provincial Growth Fund by nearly $1.5 million which was announced today in Hamilton.
Man recovering in hospital after attack
A 66-year-old man is in hospital with serious facial injuries after being attacked by burglars.
Two pedestrians die in overnight crashes
One person is dead following a crash near Huntly while another died in a Bay of Plenty crash overnight.
Richard Logan, a gravedigger for animals
Richard Logan has buried "anything on two legs or more" – from emus, huge bulls and llamas to racehorses, Clydesdales, sheep, donkeys and dogs. Audio
Richard Logan, a gravedigger for animals
Richard Logan has buried "anything on two legs or more" – from emus, huge bulls and llamas to racehorses, Clydesdales, sheep, donkeys and dogs.
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