Waikato
Council culture: 'It's quite concerning'
A Hamilton city councillor says there's been a culture change in the council recently with misogynist jokes, snide remarks and sniggers towards women. Audio
In search of Nigel Murray's glowing referees
The former Waikato DHB chief executive was hired after suddenly quitting a Canadian health authority facing a government-ordered review over finance and overcrowding problems. Audio
Explicit joke reignites claims of sexism on council
The actions of a Hamilton city councillor who sent an explicit joke to a journalist has reopened claims of sexism at the Hamilton City Council.
Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over offensive tweet
Hamilton City Councillor Mark Bunting says he is sorry for sending a joke to journalist Angela Cuming, which was a play on her last name, but thought at the time it would make her 'giggle'. Video, Audio
Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over sexually explicit message
Hamilton journalist Angela Cuming says she was humiliated by a 'joke' she received from city councillor Mark Bunting which played on her last name. He now faces a disciplinary hearing. Video, Audio
A handy guide to sending 'funny' messages to women
A Hamilton city councillor who sent a sexually explicit message to a female journalist should have followed three simple rules for messaging a woman something 'funny', writes comedian Melanie…
Councillor's off-colour message
Hamilton councillor Mark Bunting is in hot water after he sent pictures of a crude joke to journalists Angela Cuming. The panellists discuss. Audio
Waikato DHB withholds draft audit report
An report due to be released today into former chief executive Nigel Murray at Waikato DHB is a draft and needs more work before being published, the DHB says.
Journalist on explicit message: 'I've reached my limit'
A Hamilton city councillor has apologised for sending a sexually explicit message to a woman, which he says was a joke. Audio
The Waikato 100
The Waikato 100 to have rowing boats, waka ama, kayakers and more hurtling down the river Audio
Sticky situation after massive molasses spill on road
A truck carrying 14 tonnes of molasses rolled near Ngahape in the Waikato this morning, spilling five tonnes of the sugary syrup on the road.
Former MP warned health board over CEO
Former Labour MP Sue Moroney says she warned the Waikato District Health Board about its overspending CEO before he was hired. Audio
Waikato DHB chair: I'm not to blame for spending scandal
Waikato District Health Board's chair says he was unaware of the scale of travel by its former chief executive, and is angry about the spending scandal that's engulfed his DHB.
Waikato DHB chairman won't resign over CEO's overspending
Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock has denied responsibility and refused to resign over the over-spending by the DHB's former Chief Executive. Audio
New theatre an opportunity for Hamilton
A new performing arts centre in Hamilton could revitalise the CBD and creative arts community in the city, according to backers of the plan.
Public toilet to be equipped for severely disabled
The country's first public toilet equipped with height-adjustable, adult-sized change table and hoist for users with severe disabilities is to be built in the Hamilton Gardens.
Joji Varghese: update on family being treated for botulism
Three members of a family being treated for botulism in Waikato Hospital were infected by eating wild boar in a curry they'd prepared, although tests are still being conducted in Australia to confirm… Audio
Nearly $150k spent on Waikato DHB investigation
An investigation into overspending by the former head of the Waikato District Health Board has cost the hospital almost $150,000.
Spaced out in Kihikihi
The small Waikato town of Kihikihi is home to a space museum which has artefacts from the Russian and American space programmes, interactive activities and a real-time stream from an international… Audio, Gallery
Spaced out in Kihikihi
The small Waikato town of Kihikihi is home to a space museum which has artefacts from the Russian and American space programmes, interactive activities and a real-time stream from an international…
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