Waikato
Teenager denies manslaughter charge after fatal crash
A teenager will face a jury trial over the death of a 17-year-old Tauranga woman.
Efforts to eradicate deadly disease from Hamilton hives
Waikato Beekeepers are taking samples from Hamilton's 1500 hives, in a co-ordinated effort to rid the city of American Foulbrood disease which wipes out bees. Honey Scientist, Dr Mark Goodwin says… Audio, Gallery
Victim of Waikato motorcycle crash named
The man killed at Meremere Drag Raceway in Waikato yesterday has been named as 66-year-old Lawrence Webster.
Hamilton warned over high water use
s] Hamilton City Council is warning residents they need to reduce their outdoor water use or face further restrictions. Hamilton City Council is warning residents they need to reduce their...
Pool prices in Ngāruawāhia slashed to keep kids off rail tracks
The Ngāruwāhia Community Board has made its local pools cheaper by 50% in an effort to stop people jumping of a rail bridge where an 11-year-old was killed last year. Video, Audio
Sevens: Hamilton pulls it off, again
The Sevens were this weekend - the second year it's been hosted in Hamilton - and by all accounts it was a success. So will we see a repeat? Audio
Hamilton Sevens' chance to prove itself
It's summer. The temperatures are high and the cricket's on. And the rugby is about to kick off.
The Waikato couple walking the sustainability talk
Rural Waikato couple Vicky and Ruairi Kelly are stepping up their efforts to live sustainably on less than half a hectare of land. Audio, Gallery
The Waikato couple walking the sustainability talk
Rural Waikato couple Vicky and Ruairi Kelly are stepping up their efforts to live sustainably on less than half a hectare of land.
AudioOn the farm: Our guide to what's happening around rural New Zealand
What's happening on farms and orchards around New Zealand? Each week Radio New Zealand’s Country Life reporters talk to people in rural areas across the country to find out. Audio
When the Spore Counts
Vet and researcher Winston Mason says many dairy farmers are failing to prevent facial eczema despite taking measures to keep it at bay. Audio
When the Spore Counts
Vet and researcher Winston Mason says many dairy farmers are failing to prevent facial eczema despite taking measures to keep it at bay.
AudioHamilton gearing up for a bumper Sevens weekend
Hotels are booked out, bars are full and costumes are rented, as thousands of people gather in Hamilton for a bumper World Rugby Sevens weekend. Audio
'Very lucky' helicopter pilot walked away from crash
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into power lines near State Highway 1 north of Taupō was found walking around conscious.
Near sellout crowds to boost atmosphere at World Rugby Sevens
The World Rugby Sevens are on in Hamilton this weekend, and players vying for glory are looking forward to the buzz of the crowd at Waikato Stadium.
Touch wood - turning winter fuel into summer art
South Waikato residents are being encouraged to get creative when they start stacking firewood for the winter months.
Chihuahua missing after crash which left owner in a coma
: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Audio
Police warn homeowners of fake tradies scam
Police are warning people not to give money to a group of men claiming to be building contractors in Waikato and Auckland.
Mum appalled over sunscreen: 'It's a bit of a slap in the face'
A mother was outraged with the way the Cancer Society handled her complaint about its sunscreen, after her son was left burnt and blistering.
Immunisation call after measles outbreak declared
The Waikato DHB has declared a measles outbreak and is urging people in the region to get immunised.
