Waikato
Horror crash survivor released from hospital
The only survivor of a crash that killed eight people in south Waikato on Sunday morning has been released from hospital.
Thousands expected at tangi: 'Echoes of grief' in the community
Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the tangi for the seven members of the Poutawa whānau who died in a crash north of Taupō at the weekend.
Family in ‘agony, anguish’ after seven killed in horror crash
A grandmother who lost seven members of her family, including five grandchildren, in Sunday's horrific crash near Taupō, says a warm and loving whānau will look after her son's two other children… Video, Audio
Foam pouring into the Waikato River
The Waikato Regional Council is searching for the source of a huge discharge of foam pouring into the Waikato River.
Regional Wrap
Confident sheep and beef farmers are paying top money and have out-bid foresters for land on the North Island's East Coast. In the South Island apple harvesting's almost finished in the Nelson Motueka… Audio
Second person dies after two car crash in Waikato
A second person has died after a two car crash at Roto-o-rangi, in Waikato about 1.40pm this afternoon.
Bronze wreaths stolen off Ngaruawahia's cenotaph
A vandalism attack on Ngāruawāhia's cenotaph, which resulted in two bronze wreaths being stolen, won't be repaired in time for tomorrow's Anzac Day service. Audio
Ngāruawāhia cenotaph vandalised ahead of Anzac Day
The 2m slab of stone was vandalised, the memorial plaque removed and two bronze wreaths were stolen, and the damage will not be repaired in time for Anzac Day.
Two Waikato scrub fires now extinguished
Two scrub fires in Waikato have been extinguished after firefighters worked at the sites for five hours.
VTNZ says suspended truck inspector an isolated case
Country's largest vehicle inspection company says truck inspector accused of covering up failed tests is an isolated case.
The Colville Project
The remote, rural Colville community is digging deep trying to fund a new wellbeing and education centre for its 700 strong population. The purpose-built complex would house medical and social… Audio
The Colville Project
The remote, rural Colville community is digging deep trying to fund a new wellbeing and education centre for its 700 strong population. The purpose-built complex would house medical and social…
AudioNorth Island kiwi benefit from regular 1080 drops
New research conducted over two decades shows the survival rates of kiwi in Tongariro Forest were greatly enhanced following large-scale 1080 drops. Audio
Change the DHB system – Waikato DHB member
Waikato DHB member Mary-Anne Gill joins Checkpoint live to discuss Health Minister David Clark's criticism of the DHB, which he says isn't performing. Audio
Waikato DHB chair: Appointment of commissioner ‘right move’
Health Minister David Clark is threatening to sack Waikato DHB's board, saying he's seriously dissatisfied with its performance. Its chair Sally Webb told Lisa Owen she can no longer assure the… Video, Audio
Waikato-Tainui signs agreement with Oranga Tamariki
Waikato-Tainui has signed an agreement with Oranga Tamariki with the goal of keeping its children out of state care.
Sussing out Soils
These days most regional councils are putting rules in place around what can and can't be done on the land and what level of nutrient run-off is allowable. To make changes and informed choices… Audio
Sussing out Soils
These days most regional councils are putting rules in place around what can and can't be done on the land and what level of nutrient run-off is allowable. To make changes and informed choices…
AudioConfidence Crisis in Dairying
A Waikato farmer and former farming leader Malcolm Lumsden says 50 percent of the dairy farmers in his district want to leave the industry. He says paperwork, a fear of prosecution and a back-lash… Audio
Confidence Crisis in Dairying
A Waikato farmer and former farming leader Malcolm Lumsden says 50 percent of the dairy farmers in his district want to leave the industry. He says paperwork, a fear of prosecution and a back-lash…
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