Waikato
Pakaraka Permaculture
Niva and Yotam Kay grow vegetables on just 1000 square metres of land in the Kauaeranga Valley and last year produced a staggering 8 tonnes of vegetables from it. They say they can do even better.
AudioGuilty verdict for street race driver in manslaughter trial
Family and friends of some of the victims of a car crash say they don't want the man convicted of their manslaughter to go to prison, as long as he has learnt his lesson.
Lessons to be learnt from car racing crash that kills four
In the High Court in Hamilton today a jury convicted 20-year old Dylan Cossey on four counts of manslaughter, one charge of racing and one of failing to stop at a crash. Audio
Driver of fatal Ohaupo crash guilty of manslaughter
The driver of a car which crashed killing four people in Hamilton in June 2016 has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Hundreds of pieces of plastic found in Raglan waters
US plastic experts have discovered hundreds of tiny pieces of plastic in just a few square metres while carrying out a survey on a Raglan beach.
Jury retires in car crash manslaughter trial
The jury in the High Court trial of two men accused of the manslaughter of four people after allegedly car racing near Hamilton in 2016 has retired to reach its verdict.
Hugh Kininmonth: what the health system needs
Hugh Kininmonth has been at the coalface of community health for many years as chief executive of one of the Hauraki PHO. He talks about the challenges faced by the health system. Audio
Activists picket Waikato rodeo, call for ban
Animal rights activists continue to picket rodeos, labelling them an archaic sport that has no place in New Zealand.
Crown and Defence close in car crash manslaughter trial
Two men accused of manslaughter after allegedly racing another car that crashed, killing its four occupants near Hamilton, have been described as 'passengers' by their defence lawyers. Audio
Crown and Defence close in car crash manslaughter trial
Lawyers representing two men accused of manslaughter following an alleged race that ended with a second vehicle plowing into an oncoming van, have presented their closing arguments in court today.
Court battle looming for Contact Energy over bill
A high stakes court battle is looming over a $13,000 compensation bill that one of New Zealand's big four energy companies says is fundamentally unfair.
Waikato woman charged with New Year's Day murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man on New Year's Day in the Waikato.
Car was travelling 150km/h when it crashed, killing four
Two men are on trial in Hamilton accused of racing against a car that eventually crashed, killing its four occupants. They were aged 19, 20, 24, and 28. Audio
Police seek information after Hamilton assault
Police in Hamilton are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man over an early morning assault on a woman.
Two die in crash on SH3
Two people have died following a crash on State Highway 3 south of Otorohanga.
Face masks for fighting flu under review at Waikato DHB
Waikato District Health Board could drop a contentious policy requiring un-immunised staff to wear a mask when treating patients.
Otorohanga formula factory granted land consent
A new $230 million dairy factory in King Country has been granted land consent despite local opposition.
Pump stations could be killing threatened eels
Threatened, native female eels are being chewed up by council-owned drainage pumps, Forest and Bird says.
Police appeal for witnesses over fatal Waikino crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal two-car crash in Waikino in the Karangahake Gorge last Friday.
Homicide investigation after woman dies in Hamilton
The police are treating the death of a 28-year-old woman in Hamilton as a homicide.
