Waikato
Man sustains multiple stab wounds
A 54-year-old man has undergone surgery after sustaining multiple stab wounds in an attack in Hamilton.
Julian Elliott: dyslexia debate
Principal of Collingwood College, and Professor of Education, at Durham University, and co-author of The Dyslexia Debate, which examines cognitive, brain-based, genetic and educational aspects of… Audio
Ron Crosby: kupapa
Blenheim author and former court lawyer, whose interest in exploring the bush and back country areas of New Zealand led to an interest in writing on New Zealand history. His new book is Kupapa: the… Audio, Gallery
Pete Russell: rebuilding the food system
Founder of social enterprise Ooooby, which has the goal of rebuilding the local food system with a distribution model operating in Auckland, Waikato, Matakana, Sydney, and California. Audio
Work to start on Waikato's highest risk road
Work is is about to start on a section of State Highway One in Waikato regarded as the highest risk road for fatal and serious crashes in New Zealand. Audio
First sod turned in new section of Waikato Expressway
The first sod has been turned for the construction of the $458 million Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway.
Waikato man killed in farm accident
A Waikato man has died in a farm accident this morning - just a day after Parliament passed controversial new legislation that deems farms to be low risk workplaces.
Work on another major section of Waikato Expressway
The first sod's being turned today on the Huntly section of the Waikato Expressway. Audio
Pig farmer's repeated environmental offending
An Environment Court judge has placed work restrictions on a Waikato pig farmer who has been repeatedly warned and charged with environmental offending.
Tukoroirangi Morgan says claim bigger than Waikato Raupatu.
A spokesperson for Waikato Tainui says the Maori king's treaty claim for Auckland is not intended to override settlements already negotiated between the Crown and Auckland iwi. Audio
Weaving the past into the future
Spectrum's Lisa Thompson travelled to Lake Rotoiti to meet a couple devoted to maintaining tradition and authenticity through the art of conservation. Audio, Gallery
News you can use going hyperlocal
Eight years ago, a dairy coolstore exploded in Tamahere near Hamilton - one of New Zealand's worst-ever industrial accidents at the time. Freelance journalist Pip Stevenson started an online news… Audio
News you can use going hyperlocal
Eight years ago, a dairy coolstore exploded in Tamahere near Hamilton - one of New Zealand's worst-ever industrial accidents at the time. Freelance journalist Pip Stevenson started an online news…
AudioHyperlocal news you can use on the rise
Later this month, Tamahere Forum by freelance journalist Pip Stevenson is up for the 'Best Community Website' prize at the Australia New Zealand Internet Awards (The ANZIAs) along with local news… Audio
Hyperlocal news you can use on the rise
Later this month, Tamahere Forum by freelance journalist Pip Stevenson is up for the 'Best Community Website' prize at the Australia New Zealand Internet Awards (The ANZIAs) along with local news…
AudioRuapehu warning as crater lake cools
Scientists are worried cooling temperatures in the Mount Ruapehu crater lake may result in a minor eruption.
Get in Behind - a Shepherd's Tale
Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1,800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding… Audio
Get in Behind - a Shepherd's Tale
Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1,800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding…
AudioFinancial secrets of the Hamilton Council
When all we hear about is how much council debt there is, the Hamilton Council is in surplus. We ask mayor Julie Hardaker how they did it. Audio
Landcorp dairy plans will harm river, MPs told
The Waikato River will be harmed if Landcorp goes ahead with its plans to convert massive tracts of forestry in the region to dairy farms, MPs have been told.
