Waikato
Buffalos in cow country
"Buffaloes are beautiful' - that's the motto of Phil Armstrong and Annie Armstrong-Wills who raise a herd of waterbuffaloes just north of Auckland. They hit upon the unusual idea some years ago when…
AudioCaregiver in court on assault charge
A woman has appeared in the Hamilton District court over the assault of an elderly man in her care.
Resthome cooperating after resident mistreated
The Hamilton resthome where a patient was mistreated says it is fully cooperating with investigations. Audio
Mystery afoot in Matamata over mystery buzzing noise
Matamata residents Lynn and Jonathan Beesley are fed up with a "low hum" that's keeping them awake at night. Alex Ashton went to investigate the mysterious buzzing noise that only a few can hear. Audio
Rest home owners shocked at footage
The owners of a rest home where a caregiver was filmed slapping an elderly man say they're shocked, while Waikato DHB says it's sorry his family isn't satisfied with its response. Audio
Family of rest home victim relieved at caregiver's charge
The family of Piri Hemi, an elderly man mistreated in his rest home, is relieved the caregiver in question has been charged. Audio
Sikh council candidate's billboard defaced
The first Sikh to run for a place on Hamilton's city council has had his billboard defaced with the name of the terrorist group ISIS in black paint.
NZ Wars day: From street petition to government goal
One of the students who helped drive a petition calling for a national commemoration day for the NZ Wars is elated the government is backing the call.
Govt backs national day to mark NZ Wars
A national day to commemorate the battles of the New Zealand Wars 150 years ago has been approved by the government. Audio
Using bumblebees as pollinators
Plant and Food Research scientist Dr David Pattemore is investigating the living habits of bumble bees so they can be used to help honey bees pollinate commercial horticultural crops. Audio
Using bumblebees as pollinators
Plant and Food Research scientist Dr David Pattemore is investigating the living habits of bumble bees so they can be used to help honey bees pollinate commercial horticultural crops.
AudioFarm call-outs through a vet's eyes
This week three North Island vets talk about work they've been doing lately: from correcting a twisted uterus, to testing the solids content of colostrum, and dealing with a calving when they calf has… Audio
Farm call-outs through a vet's eyes
This week three North Island vets talk about work they've been doing lately: from correcting a twisted uterus, to testing the solids content of colostrum, and dealing with a calving when they calf has…
AudioRangiriri Pa returned after 1863 invasion
Two sections of land in the Waikato settlement of Rangiriri have been returned to Waikato-Tainui and the Kiingitanga this morning. The titles to Rangiriri Pa and Te Wheoro Redoubt historical reserve… Audio
Rangiriri Pā returned after 1863 invasion
Two sections of land in the Waikato settlement of Rangiriri will today be returned to Waikato-Tainui and the Kiingitanga.
Pet food company owner faces animal welfare charges
A Te Kauwhata pet food company owner has appeared in court facing animal welfare charges.
Six injured in Waikato crash
Six people have been taken to hospital after a crash south of Hamilton.
Blowtorch fireball leads to $24,000 compensation
A Waikato flooring company must pay $57,000 after a blowtorch turned glue fumes into a fireball and badly burned an employee.
Celebrations mark Māori King's coronation
Celebrations are under way in Waikato to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the coronation of Māori King Kiingi Tuheitia.
72 jobs could go if Westpac closes branches
Westpac is being urged to reconsider its proposal to close its Raglan branch, the last stand alone bank in the town. Video, Audio
