Waikato
One Man's Dream
Rod Millen is a New Zealand and international motor racing champion who has lived in the United States since 1978. He now commutes every two weeks between California and Hahei in the Coromandel . Rod…
AudioEcoblitz
An Ecoblitz combines measuring ecological diversity with enthusing high school students about science and their local environment Audio, Gallery
Ecoblitz
An Ecoblitz combines measuring ecological diversity with enthusing high school students about science and their local environment
AudioIwi, high school aim for farming innovation
Five iwi who own the largest single dairy farming unit in Hauraki have joined with the local high school in a new education farming initiative.
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
