Waikato
Ruapehu bus passenger shocked by broken seats, handle
Photos taken inside a bus, understood to be operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, show seats tied up with wire and a handle which has fallen off the back of a passenger seat. Video, Audio
Bus that crashed had failed fitness certificate 9 times
The Ruapehu Alpine Lifts ski shuttle bus, that crashed and killed a young girl on Saturday, had failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times over the past 14 years. Video, Audio
Richmond murder trial: Cory Jefferies found guilty
Cory Jefferies has been found guilty of murdering his long-time partner Kim Richmond.
Coroner highlights lack of adequate care prior to man's death
A coroner has found that a Waikato man who died of heart failure didn't get proper care before his death.
The rise of art galleries in Hamilton
Hamilton's CBD is in the midst of an art gallery bonanza, with several new galleries opening in just the last six months. So what's behind this show of confidence in the visual art market? And which… Audio
Murder-accused's lawyer argues killing wasn't premeditated
The jury in a Hamilton murder trial has heard murder-accused Cory Jefferies allowed his young daughter to text her dead mother, knowing she was rotting in her car at the bottom of a lake. Audio
Police recover car sought in Huntly homicide inquiry
Police have found a car they were looking for in connection to the death of Wayne Noda in Huntly almost a month ago.
Man admits causing partner’s death, but denies murder
A fitbit device has revealed the last recorded heartbeat of Kim Richmond, who was allegedly murdered by her partner Cory Jefferies. Reporter Andrew McRae was at the High Court in Hamilton. Video, Audio
Trial of man accused of Kim Richmond's murder delayed
The trial of a man accused of killing his partner and dumping her vehicle, with her body inside into a South Waikato lake nearly two-years ago has been delayed.
Six months community detention for Waitoa man who shot another hunter
37-year-old Quentin McCreedy has been described as a decent person who did a tragic and stupid thing. Video, Audio
Young diabetics missing insulin shots in bid to lose weight
A third of young people with Type One diabetes are purposely not taking insulin, or are at risk of avoiding insulin in order to lose weight. The figure comes after a study by diabetes and eating… Audio
Neighbours shocked by 'racist' anonymous letter about HNZ purchase
An anonymous letter sent to neighbours warning them Housing New Zealand had bought a nearby property has caused outrage in the North Waikato town of Tūākau. The handwritten letter, delivered to… Audio
Police link gangs to spate of homicides in Waikato
Three homicide investigations are underway and police say their enquiries indicate the deaths are linked to local gangs. Audio
Gangs to blame for recent Waikato killings - police
Police say gangs are to blame for three homicides in the Waikato region in the past three weeks. Robert Nelson was shot and killed in a Hamilton home on July 8. Last week Wayne Noda was found dead… Audio
Police cars rammed, sawn-off rifle drawn in Waikato chase
Three men are in custody after a police pursuit that lasted more than an hour in Waikato early this morning. RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissan tells Guyon Espiner the details. Police spotted a stolen… Audio
Man rescued after night trapped on Mt Ruapehu
A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold and wet night stuck on Mt Ruapehu.
M bovis notice to cull: 'You just suffer in silence'
Henk Smit is hurting. M Bovis has been found in his herd and that means culling 800 calves and cows from two farms. He's finding attending to the paperwork and dealing with agencies managing the… Audio
M bovis notice to cull: 'You just suffer in silence'
Henk Smit is hurting. M Bovis has been found in his herd and that means culling 800 calves and cows from two farms. He's finding attending to the paperwork and dealing with agencies managing the…
AudioCounting Heads
Every year for the past 18 years, Welsh farmer Rhys Howatson has spent a few weeks in New Zealand pregnancy scanning sheep. He's scanned millions of them. Audio
Counting Heads
Every year for the past 18 years, Welsh farmer Rhys Howatson has spent a few weeks in New Zealand pregnancy scanning sheep. He's scanned millions of them.
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