Waikato
Waikeria mega-prison plan scrapped - Kelvin Davis
The Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the Government won't go ahead with plans for a megaprison at Waikeria in Waikato.
In last week's budget, more funds were allocated to build temporary units… Audio
Fog cannon activated in armed Hamilton robbery
A petrol station attendee in Hamilton activated a fog cannon to avoid getting hurt in an armed robbery this morning.
Paul Moon: the history of the Waikato River
Paul Moon is a professor of history at AUT whose latest book is "The Waikato - A History of New Zealand's Greatest River". At 425 kilometres long, the Waikato is the longest river in New Zealand and… Audio
Community divide over Hamilton Gardens fee charge plan
A plan to charge everyone but locals to enter the Hamilton Gardens could lead to the loss of community support, the president of Friends of Hamilton Gardens says. Audio
M Bovis spread: MPI monitoring farms in Waikato
The Ministry for Primary Industries is monitoring at least two other Waikato farms for Mycoplasma bovis after confirming the first case in the region.
Waikato farms bracing for cattle disease
There are now 39 properties around the country infected with mycoplasma bovis. With the rapid spread of the cattle disease, Waikato farmers are bracing themselves and preparing the best they can… Audio
Love is in the air: Celebrating the royal wedding in Te Aroha
A mass vow renewal ceremony will be taking place in Te Aroha this weekend to coincide with the royal wedding. Audio
Fire damages Hamilton strip club, pub
A blaze ripped through the Calender Girls strip club and damaged a nearby pub in Hamilton overnight.
Hamilton bus drivers to strike over pay
Bus services in Hamilton will be disrupted for two hours tomorrow morning, as drivers strike over pay.
Hamilton gears up with new affordable housing
Hamilton may soon be adding more than 1600 homes in three new special housing areas.
Electric blanket blamed for fatal fire - Coroner
A coroner has found an electric blanket, which was more than 40 years old, sparked the fire which killed a retired Thames man.
Māori King 'determined' to ensure future of Kīngitanga
The future of the Kīngitanga has been a central theme of the 160th anniversary of the Māori King movement in Ngaruawahia held this weekend.
Waikato man in custody after sighting of man with gun
A Waikato man reported to have a gun is in police custody.
Zinesters in Hamilton
Zinesters from across the country are heading to Hamilton on 12 May for the city's 5th annual Zinefest. Audio, Gallery
Police find body in Waikato River
Police have found a body while searching for a missing 36-year-old man in the Waikato River in Hamilton.
The Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year. Audio
The Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year.
AudioHome detention for fatal crash passenger
A passenger in a car during an illegal street race that ended in a fatal crash has been given home detention for trying to pervert the course of justice.
Hunter shot after being mistaken for a deer
A 48-year old hunter was shot and critically injured in the Kaimanawa Ranges yesterday after he was mistaken for a deer.
Greyhound meth scandal: 'simply shocking'
The Green Party wants a ban on the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand if animal welfare standards do not improve.
