Waikato
70-year-old dead, four injured after four-vehicle crash in Waikato
A 70-year-old is dead and four people including an infant are injured after a four-car crash in the Waikato.
Boy, 6, spends $500 of mum's money on online game
A Hamilton mother has been left devastated after her six-year-old son clocked up a $500 debt on the online game, Fortnite.
British family accused of theft appears in court
A member of a British family accused of causing havoc around the north of New Zealand has appeared in court on theft charges and been heckled as she left. Tina Cash is one of a large group of unruly… Audio
Five teenagers arrested after attempted dairy robbery
Four youths and a 17-year-old were arrested after the attempted robbery in Hamilton, after being driven off by a fog cannon.
Nga kōrero o te tau: Te Ahi Kaa highlights of 2018 - part two
In the final show of the year, Te Ahi Kaa features highlights from 2018. Kaiora Honey is a thriving whanau business lead by Blanche Morragh, she discusses the hard yards and ongoing work of running… Audio
Draining pool water killing eels and aquatic life
Pool owners have been warned not to empty pool water directly into stormwater drains after several Waikato incidents where chlorinated water ended up in streams, killing eels and other aquatic life.
Is the Hamilton-Auckland train worth it?
The NZ Transport Agency has approved the business case for the startup trial of the new rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. The new train could be up and running in just over a year. Audio
Driver in Hamilton police's bad books after Christmas tree crash
Waikato police have put a driver on their '"naughty list" after a crash under a Christmas tree in central Hamilton.
Planned Hamilton performing arts theatre gets $6m funding boost
A new performing arts theatre planned for central Hamilton is another step closer with a $6 million funding boost announced on Monday.
Nga kōrero o te tau: Te Ahi Kaa highlights of 2018 - part one
We revisit conversations with Geoff Milner from Northland's Ngati Hine Health Trust, artist Marilynn Webb and police officer turned secondhand clothing entrepreneur Ra Mead. Audio
Hamilton to Auckland rail service likely to go ahead
NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio
Rising number of dairy polluters worries council
There is a long way to go to pull the region's worst performers up to the accepted standard, the council says.
Mining company fined $60k for diesel leak in Waikato
Waikato Regional Council hopes a hefty penalty on a mining company over a diesel spill will deter other firms from making similar mistakes.
Deary Deer - It's a Calf
It's the time of year when hinds have their young. According to Raroa Deer Stud's manager Bill Robinson fallow deer have fawns and red deer have calves so Country Life's out trying to spot newborn… Audio, Gallery
Deary Deer - It's a Calf
It's the time of year when hinds have their young. According to Raroa Deer Stud's manager Bill Robinson fallow deer have fawns and red deer have calves so Country Life's out trying to spot newborn…
AudioHamilton rebirth
A look at moves to rejuvenate Hamilton. Brian White from Hamilton architects EdwardsWhite talks to Lynn Freeman. Audio
Rollie Heke sentenced for shooting at police, turbulent life revealed
He was exposed to violence at an early age, a teenage gang member at the age of 12 and then joined Black Power at 16 - before going on to join another gang.... That was the turbulent upbringing and… Audio
Farmer tells of lucky escape after cows killed by lightning
A Hamilton farmer says he and his boss had a lucky escape after four of their cows were struck by lightning and killed. Thunderstorms lashed parts of the North Island this morning, particularly… Video, Audio
Hamilton homeowners should return home tomorrow after flash flooding
Residents of 10 homes in the Hamilton suburb of Dinsdale, evacuated on Sunday afternoon after a flash flood, are likely to be able to return home Tuesday.
