Waikato
Raglan's bridge jumpers vow to carry on despite tragedy
While the community of Raglan is reeling from the death of one of its teenagers, its tradition of bridge jumping looks set to continue.
Person comes forward over Raglan bridge death
A teenager who died after jumping from Raglan's Te Kopua footbridge is a local boy, Richard Keremeta. Audio
Divers join search for missing man
The police dive squad will this morning join the search for a man who went missing in the Waikato River near Taupo last night.
Crash on SH2 injures three
Three people have been critically injured in a serious crash that closed a major route to Bay of Plenty.
Margaret Wilson: sovereignty and the TPPA
Professor of Law at Waikato Law Faculty, and former speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, president of the Labour Party and Minister of the Crown. She is the author of The Struggle for… Audio
Fleecing It
Angora goats were supposedly the investors dream back in the 1980's. Mid way through the decade however the industry crashed, fingers were burnt and goats got a bad name. But some people hung in… Audio
Fleecing It
Angora goats were supposedly the investors dream back in the 1980's. Mid way through the decade however the industry crashed, fingers were burnt and goats got a bad name. But some people hung in…
AudioFestival of speed to visit tranquil farm
The chirp of cicadas will be replaced by the roar of engines at a Coromandel farm this weekend, with thousands gearing up for the Leadfoot Festival.
School fraudster's assets frozen after SkyCity complaint
A woman who defrauded one of Hamilton's top schools out of nearly $800,000 has had her assets frozen after a complaint by SkyCity.
Roadmap - National Park
Today we follow the New Zealand Road Map to the highest urban township in the nation. It's on State highway 4 and just 20 minutes drive from two of our largest, and best known, skifields. Tourism is… Audio
Taranaki tramp set to ease Tongariro Crossing congestion
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio
Safety rails erected to protect motorcyclists
New safety rails on Coromandel roads are being hailed as a game-changer in preventing motorcyclists from being seriously injured or killed.
Woman missing for more than two days
Thames police are concerned for the well-being of a 22-year-old woman who has been missing for more than two days. Haley Verhoeven was last seen walking along Rolleston Street at...
Brothers face opposition to four-decade mining dream
Two Auckland brothers are determined to see out their 40-year dream of mining a plateau near the Mokau river. Audio
Waikato farmer shares thoughts on milk payout drop
Today, Fonterra reduced its forecast payout for the current season to $4.15 a kilogram of milksolids. It had previously been $4.60. Video, Audio
Hamilton serial rapist never a suspect
A man who died in 2,013 while living in Australia, has been confirmed as a serial rapist who attacked three women in Hamilton in 2007. Audio
Quick action by lifeguards saves the day at Hot Water Beach
Surf lifesavers at Hot Water Beach say if it weren't for the quick actions of 7 young lifeguards, four people would have died in a rip last night. Audio
Please empty guns before repairs - police
Police in Waikato are warning people with guns to obey safety rules after several cases of owners bringing loaded firearms into shops for repair.
Boy who police lifted by his neck thought he was going to die
A 15-year-old boy who was lifted off the ground by his neck and pinned against a wall by a police officer says he thought he was going to die. Audio
IPCA decison on boy released
The Independent Police Conduct Authority says force used by a Police officer on a boy while he was at Taupo Police station was excessive and contrary to law. Audio
