Waikato
The Lichfield Giant
Milk has just started flowing into one of the two largest milk driers in the world at Fonterra's Lichfield plant in South Waikato. It's the same size as a drier at Darfield in Canterbury. The 50 metre… Audio
The Lichfield Giant
Milk has just started flowing into one of the two largest milk driers in the world at Fonterra's Lichfield plant in South Waikato. It's the same size as a drier at Darfield in Canterbury. The 50 metre…
AudioSword attack inquiry: Caregiver's absence not reported
Mental health staff did not report that the primary caregiver of a man who later attacked his ex-wife with a sword had gone overseas, an inquiry has found.
Dairy farms fined for not keeping records
Six Waikato dairy farms have been fined $9000 in total for failing to keep written employment agreements or time records. Audio
Hamilton City Council sentenced over zookeeper's death
A judge has fined Hamilton City Council nearly $39,000, and asked it to pay $10,000 in reparation, after a zookeeper was killed by a tiger.
Hamilton Zoo's sentence 'a farce', victim's husband says
The husband of a zookeeper mauled to death by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo last September has described the sentence handed down to the council over safety failures 'a farce'. Video, Audio
Growers group doubts abuse of migrant workers widespread
Kiwifruit growers say they tell their members to go straight to the Labour inspectorate with any breaches. They also say they educate the growers on their responsibilities. Audio
Another human trafficking case under investigation
A human trafficking scam that's carried on undetected for years is said to be using Facebook to lure migrants into jobs paying under 10 dollars an hour on New Zealand orchards. A union organiser… Audio
Fake-officer fears after police gear filched
Police uniforms, handcuffs and batons are among equipment stolen from the Te Awamutu Police Station.
Classical Double Act in Hamilton
Two of this country’s finest young soloists are back in New Zealand from their overseas performing activities to play the Brahms double concerto with Opus Orchestra. Violinist Amalia Hall and cellist… Audio
Changing rugby's 'macho' culture
The reputation of NZ Rugby and the Chiefs has taken a considerable hammering of late. First for allegations of abusive behaviour towards a woman hired to strip for the club, and then for a failure to… Audio
Zoo boosts safety systems after keeper's death
Hamilton City Council has spent more than $200,000 on safety improvements at Hamilton Zoo following the death of a zookeeper, it says.
Three councils look to bring in coastal charges
Boaties and marine farmers in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Marlborough are facing annual fees for using coastal land. Audio
People drinking hospital hand sanitiser
People have been stealing hospital sanitiser to get a fix of alcohol, the Waikato DHB says - with concerns raised about their behaviour and for their health.
One dead after campervan and car crash
One person is dead after a car and campervan crashed near Kopu, south of Thames, this morning.
Stop-go trial: Man found guilty of murdering roadworker
A jury has found Quinton Winders guilty of murdering George Taiaroa, who was operating a stop-go sign in Waikato. Audio
Power still out to hundreds as wild weather continues
Road remain closed due to ice and snow after a wintry blast that also knocked out power and forced the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries. Video
Open letter targets NZ Rugby's Chiefs investigation
New Zealand Rugby's investigation into the Chiefs' stripper scandal is an absolute failure, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says. Audio
