Waikato
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
Matamata B&B voted in world's top 25 by TripAdvisor
A Matamata B&B has been ranked amongst the top 25 in the world by Travel rating website TripAdvisor. Audio
Images of gunpoint robbery released
Photo and video images of a man wanted over an armed bank robbery in Te Awamutu yesterday have been released by police. Video
Armed bank robbery in Te Awamutu
Police are looking for a man who robbed the ASB bank in Te Awamutu with a sawn-off shotgun.
Roadmap - Whangapoua
Today's off the beaten track locale was a closely held secret until Britain's Guardian Newspaper spilt the beans on one of her pristine beaches. Then the Lonely Planet Guide got in on the act and… Audio
Flood damage to Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Heavy rain in Tongariro National Park has damaged the Alpine Crossing, leaving bridges on the track covered with rocks and logs.
Face huffing problem - Drug Foundation
The Government can't pretend any longer that the huffing problem doesn't exist, says the Drug Foundation.
Fire guts Hamilton restaurant
A large fire on Hamilton's main drag has destroyed a restaurant overnight. Audio
Fire destroys Hamilton restaurant
A large fire on Hamilton's main drag has destroyed a restaurant overnight.
Boy killed on driveway released handbrake
A young boy who died after being struck by a vehicle in his driveway yesterday morning appears to have released the handbrake or gear lever, police say.
Man drowns in Waikato River
Police are urging people not to mix alcohol and swimming after a man drowned in the Waikato River.
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning.
AudioSoundsplash Festival expected to benefit Raglan businesses
The Waikato town of Raglan is renowned for its surfing scene but there are expectations the return of the Soundsplash Festival will bring a different type of visitor this weekend. Audio
Dob in water wasters, says council
Residents in the Waikato and Waipa are being urged to conserve water, and dob in their neighbours that don't, as tighther restrictions are put in place. From tomorrow, those living within the Hamilton… Audio
Lone canyoner's body recovered from stream
It took police about 24 hours to recover the body of a man who ignored extreme weather conditions and went canyoning alone in the Kauraeranga Valley near Thames.
People trapped in car after two vehicles collide
One person has been killed in a crash on State Highway One north of Taupo, bringing the holiday road toll to nine.
