Waikato
Families evacuated as 40mm of rain falls in just 40 minutes
Ten families evacuated from their Hamilton homes in flash floods yesterday are still waiting to return as the city council assesses their properties. Video, Audio
Teachers in hospital following lightning strike
Four teachers are in hospital folllowing a lightning strike at a Hamilton special needs school this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Hamilton North School in St Andrews just before 2pm. Video, Audio
Soldier of Fortune: the story of Gustavus von Tempsky (part 1)
He was larger than life, a warrior and artist who's legend has only grown since his death in 1868.... but Gustavus von Tempsky had a dark side Audio
Hamilton homes evacuated after flash flooding
Ten homes have been evacuated in Hamilton after a short, very heavy, downpour caused flash flooding.
How does a kiwifruit orchard get organic certification?
Ryan McDonnell comes from a "really heavy spray background" but now manages four organic kiwifruit orchards. Country Life tags along as BioGro auditor Vivienne Cruickshank checks out whether they're… Audio
How does a kiwifruit orchard get organic certification?
Ryan McDonnell comes from a "really heavy spray background" but now manages four organic kiwifruit orchards. Country Life tags along as BioGro auditor Vivienne Cruickshank checks out whether they're…
AudioRepeated use of taser 'excessive' - IPCA
The Indepedent Police Conduct Authority has found the police were justified in using a taser and police dog to subdue a Waikato man.
One-off All Blacks-Tonga match announced
Tongan fans are expected to descend on Hamilton en-masse next year, when the city hosts a one-off game between the All Blacks and Tonga. Audio
Should councils in the Waikato amalgamate?
A business leader in the Waikato is calling for the region's 12 councils to amalgamate. Mayors aren't happy with the proposal though. Audio
Two critical after truck and van collide in Hamilton
Two people are in a critical condition after a crash south of Hamilton this morning.
Bus disruptions in Hamilton due to strike
Some bus services in Waikato have been rescheduled because of planned strike action by some drivers. Audio
GO Bus to lock out Waikato bus drivers
The bus operator GO Bus says it will lock out Waikato bus drivers from tomorrow after being advised of fresh industrial action.
Teenager swept off rocks near Raglan
The search for a 17-year-old boy swept off the rocks at Papanui Point near Raglan this afternoon has been suspended for the evening due to the conditions.
Sweet Thistles - Four legged pest control
AgResearch has set up a trial to see when goats find thistles most palatable. It's hoping they will eat the flowers and prevent thistles seeding. Audio
Sweet Thistles - Four legged pest control
AgResearch has set up a trial to see when goats find thistles most palatable. It's hoping they will eat the flowers and prevent thistles seeding.
AudioFiery crash in Waikato kills one
Jillian Kerley was one of the first people at the scene of a fatal crash in South Waikato early this morning - she told our reporter Andrew McRae she felt totally hopeless watching the car become… Audio
Three dead after cars collide in Hamilton
All three people who died in the two-car smash in Hamilton about midnight were in the same vehicle, a Holden Trax, and the police want to hear about the movements of the other car involved, in the…
Cleaning company fined $37k for exploiting staff
A Waikato company and its director have been ordered to pay $37,500 for exploiting six members of its staff.
The New Buzz on Mustering
The King Country's John Gray has spent years working with sheep. Now he's combining his skills as a stockman, his trusty dogs and a drone to round up feral goats. Many landowners paying him to clear… Audio, Gallery
The New Buzz on Mustering
The King Country's John Gray has spent years working with sheep. Now he's combining his skills as a stockman, his trusty dogs and a drone to round up feral goats. Many landowners paying him to clear…
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