Waikato
Support lacking in Te Awamutu for homeless people
Night shelter manager Peter Humphreys says it is not uncommon for homeless people to sleep in cardboard recycling cages for warmth and security. This after the body of 40-year old Te Awamutu man… Audio
Police appeal for last sightings of man found in cardboard bale
Waikato Police are appealing to the public for any last known sightings of a man whose body was discovered in a cardboard bale in Hamilton. Detective Inspector Hywel Jones is leading the investigation… Audio
Measles outbreak in the Waikato continues to spread
The measles outbreak in Waikato is continuing to spread with more than 50 confirmed cases. So far 10 people have been hospitalised with the disease. Waikato's Medical Officer of Health Felicity Dumble… Audio
Man found dead in bale was homeless
The body of a 40-year-old homeless man found in a cardboard bale at a recycling plant in Hamilton had been taken there by truck, police say.
Number of measles cases in Waikato hits 50
Waikato's measles outbreak continues to spread, with more than 50 confirmed cases.
Hamilton body 40-year-old homeless man
Police have revealed that a body found in a cardboard bale is that of a 40-year-old father of three, who was living rough. Audio
Mystery shrouds Te Awamutu man's death
A man who appears to have been homeless was found dead in a pile of cardboard in Hamilton on Tuesday, with the death still unexplained. Audio
Exhibition shines light on Māori star lore
While many of us may have taken part in Matariki celebrations over the past few weeks, how much do we actually know about the traditional astronomy that underpins the Māori New Year?
Matariki exhibition show how Maori astronomy still relevant
The traditional astronomy that underpins the Maori New Year is featured at a new Matariki exhibition at Waikato Museum. Jo O'Brien went along to stargaze. Audio
Mystery still surrounds body found in cardboard
The death of an unidentified man who was found inside a bale of cardboard in Hamilton remains unexplained, with a post-mortem to be held today.
Post-mortem today on body found in bale of cardboard
A post mortem is being conducted today on the body of man found in a bale of cardboard at a Hamilton factory yesterday.Our reporter Andrew McRae is outside the factory in Frankton. Audio
Man's body found in bale of cardboard
Police are investigating after a man's body was found at a cardboard processing plant in Hamilton.
Occupants of car linked to fatal crash found
The occupants of a white car linked to a crash that killed four people in Hamilton on Friday night have been found, police say.
Links drawn between street racing and Hamilton smash
The Waikato police are looking at illegal street racing as part of their investigation into a horror smash on Friday night that killed four young people. Jo O'Brien reports. Audio
Names of four dead in Hamilton crash released
The names of four people killed in a crash near Hamilton Airport have been released.
Josiah Firth - Colonial Entrepreneur
This year marks 150 years since Auckland buisnessman Josiah Firth started farming 22-thousand hectares near Matamata in Waikato. His estate was a show piece of technology and home to the Firth Tower.
…Josiah Firth - Colonial Entrepreneur
This year marks 150 years since Auckland buisnessman Josiah Firth started farming 22-thousand hectares near Matamata in Waikato. His estate was a show piece of technology and home to the Firth Tower.
… AudioVictim of rustlers stunned at cruetly
A Waikato Sheep farmer has been left stunned after rustlers butchered her pet ewes. Audio
Man on the run with three-year-old child
Police are looking for help to find a man believed to be armed and on the run with his three-year-old child.
Would you eat beef coated in chocolate?
An AgResearch food scientist has come up with a new product: Waikato-farmed beef coated in chocolate produced by Auckland boutique chocolate maker Devonport Chocolates, with the consistency of Turkish… Audio
